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
Early Retirement
Mrs. 1500’s Half Marathon – Episode 4
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today, here to regale you with my amazing tale of half marathon preparation. Week 3 The week was good - I was able to slip in another extra workout during run training - but my food consumption was not awesome.Sometimes you're the windshieldSometimes you're the bugAnd sometimes, your daughter's 6.5 pounds of Halloween candy calls so loudly you … [Read more...] about Mrs. 1500’s Half Marathon – Episode 4
September Performance Update (Day 2098): Too Many Teslas
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.Too Many Teslas I noticed something interesting at my children's school last year. Someone was … [Read more...] about September Performance Update (Day 2098): Too Many Teslas
Passion Play Pay (What You Can And Cannot Learn From Me)
When I started blogging on January 1st of 2013, I had a full-time job and Mrs. 1500 was a stay at home mother. Our plan to financial independence was supposed to look like this:We'd downsize our home and save like mad. If we made our goal ($1,000,000 with no debt in 1500 days), I'd quit. We'd ride off into the Colorado sunset.And then, it didn't quite work out like … [Read more...] about Passion Play Pay (What You Can And Cannot Learn From Me)
Camp FI Minnesota (I Just Want To Be)
What is Camp FI? I just came back from a retreat called Camp FI. This is an event held at various places in the 'States. Folks from all walks of life come to talk about money, drones, Warren Buffett, life, travel, cheese curds, credit cards, dinosaurs, real estate, hog calling, index funds, beer and books. I attended one earlier this year in Florida:This edition of Camp FI … [Read more...] about Camp FI Minnesota (I Just Want To Be)