My buddy and excellent human Doc G. asked me if I wanted to be on his podcast earlier this year. He mentioned that the topic would be risk. I'd be on the show along with Karsten (Early Retirement Now), Todd Tressider (Financial Mentor), and Steve Adcock (Think Save Retire). The podcast would take the form of a debate with Steve and I on one side:"Screw it, retire already … [Read more...] about Why I Think The 4% Rule Sucks (The Most Case Scenario)
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Fitness, Frugality, and FIRE
At the age of 45, I'm healthier than I've been in decades. My weight is about 155, a two-decade low. Yesterday I ran a 5k faster than I've ever run one before. It's all because of FIRE.About The Time A Friend Said FIRE Would Kill MeWhen I first discovered FIRE way back in 2012, I embraced it almost immediately. I say "almost" because I thought Mr. Money Mustache was … [Read more...] about Fitness, Frugality, and FIRE
Two Years Of FIRE: Sometimes, You Just Have To Leap
Saturday, April 13th marked my two year anniversary of leaving work. While I have never considered going back, I think about my job occasionally. I liked my co-workers. My manager was great. I liked the work when I got to write code but overall, my heart wasn't in it anymore.Despite falling out of love with my job, leaving was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I … [Read more...] about Two Years Of FIRE: Sometimes, You Just Have To Leap
Playing With FIRE (The Gateway Drug)
When I first discovered FIRE six and a half years ago, my first thought was:This is bullshit!No one retires in their 30s. You're supposed to work until 65 or 67, move to Florida and die. End of story. What were these crazy people on the Internet trying to sell?But then, I read a little more. The 4% Rule made a lot of sense to me. So did a simple life built around … [Read more...] about Playing With FIRE (The Gateway Drug)
24 Months Of Early Retirement in 24 Pictures
This Saturday will mark the two year anniversary of my departure from formal work, I'll have much more to say on that next week. In the meantime, enjoy some juicy photos.2017April: I left my job on 4/13. A week before my last day, I stopped in the Chicago office for one last trip.May: Mrs. 1500 and I visited the Penny Planters in Florida.June: The family … [Read more...] about 24 Months Of Early Retirement in 24 Pictures