In today's 10 Questions, I present The Frug! Enjoy!Hello, My name is Brad, a.k.a. “The Frug.” I was given this nickname by my wife Kelly. The nickname Frug, as in frugal guy, was largely in response to my frugal ways. I've been frugal for a long time, pretty much since I started a lawn cutting business in eighth grade. So, after many dates in dive bars and very affordable … [Read more...] about 10 Questions With The Frug
Early Retirement
Performance Update (Day 2059): November Spender Bender
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers.November Spender BenderMrs. 1500 and I haven't kept a budget … [Read more...] about Performance Update (Day 2059): November Spender Bender
Fitness Update: 58
Mrs. 1500 is trying to lose a couple pounds and so am I. I've been focusing on cardio exercise because:Greece and Thanksgiving were unkind to my belly and butt. In other words, I was overserved. In other words, I struggle with self-control and shove food into my mouth with reckless abandon sometimes. Mmmm, stuffing and pecan pie...My shoulder still hurts. I'm going to let … [Read more...] about Fitness Update: 58
Knuckle Shuffle Side Hustle
Side hustles are all the rage these days. Earning money from a hustle is not only a way to get to FIRE faster, but also a supplement to income in retirement. At Camp FI Midwest, I was chatting with the Financial Panther about his side hustles. He's a successful lawyer, but that doesn't stop him from earning money on the side. In the course of the conversation, he mentioned two … [Read more...] about Knuckle Shuffle Side Hustle
A Thanksgiving Pilgrimage to the Land of FI
One of the best parts of blogging about FIRE and living in 'Stashtown is the parade of interesting people that pass through our lives. A couple of weeks ago, Elisabeth and her family came to visit all way from Hoosierland. She's a professional writer with Standford credentials (the opposite of my hack-writing), so when she offered to write a guest post, I said "yes" with great … [Read more...] about A Thanksgiving Pilgrimage to the Land of FI