I published my first post on 1/1/2013. Here it is: https://www.1500days.com/start-here/ 10 years later, here we are.Crazy. Time flies by. So cliche, but so true.10 years is most likely more than 10% of my life. And the past 10 years are certainly some of the best years.Some random facts:My Money JourneyThis blog is supposed to be about money, so let's … [Read more...] about 10 Years of 1500 Days
Early Retirement
Is Now A Great Time To Retire?
It's a strange time. War. Inflation. Recession. This is reflected in the stock market:However, I also think this is probably a great time to retire. Hear me out.Everything Is CyclicalBefore I liberated myself from formal work back in 2017, I frequently had this thought:Now is not a good time to quit.The reason was that the market had been on an epic run. … [Read more...] about Is Now A Great Time To Retire?
Performance Crapdate: August! September!! October!!! Oh My!!!!
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) 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.Oof! … [Read more...] about Performance Crapdate: August! September!! October!!! Oh My!!!!
Why Your Future Is Going To Be Awesome
When I first discovered FIRE, I dove in and started consuming All. The. Things. Mr. Money Mustache. JD Roth. JL Collins. I devoured the information and embraced FIRE without hesitation:Financial Independence is awesome!I can't wait to quit my job!!Life is going to be great!!!-meBut, one thing about index funds bothered me. I understood how index funds worked and why … [Read more...] about Why Your Future Is Going To Be Awesome
5 Years Of FIRE Life
I'm typing this early in the morning at the coworking space that I co-own. I like coming down here before anyone else has arrived. I begin my day by finding a quiet spot and meditating.Five years ago when I left work, I never would have anticipated what life would bring:Mindy and I moved from the home we thought our kids would live in until … [Read more...] about 5 Years Of FIRE Life