The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest minds of past centuries. -Rene Descartes When you get married, you have to choose the best [spouse] you can find that will have you. The rest of life is the same damn way. - Charlie MungerThe more I live, the more I realize how little I know. I wish for my life to be a journey of constant learning that I'll … [Read more...] about Creativity, Caskets and Fried Green Grasshoppers
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10 Guidelines to Financial Independence with Gen Y Finance Guy
Today's post comes from Dominic, the Gen Y Finance Guy. Gen Y is one of the blogger who I've been fortunate enough to meet in person. At the end of 2015 in San Diego, Gen Y and I discussed plans to take over the world. Not really. Well, maybe...Gen Y won't need my help in his world domination plans. He's a sharp guy who works his ass off. He has multi-million dollar … [Read more...] about 10 Guidelines to Financial Independence with Gen Y Finance Guy
The Day I got a 401(k) Tattoo on my…
As if you couldn't tell from the title, I'm a big fan of 401(k)s. Contributing to a 401(k) should come before all other investments for most. A 401(k) cuts the tax bill and allows for money to grow tax free. Many employers also match a percentage of your contributions.Who doesn't want free money??? Here are some fun facts about Mrs. 1500's and my 401(k)s:We have … [Read more...] about The Day I got a 401(k) Tattoo on my…
Tawcan’s Incredible Travel Plans
There are many things that I look forward to after Mrs. 1500 and I leave our jobs. Near the top of the list is extensive travel. In our current lives, vacations consist of one week of running around like crazy people trying to squeeze in far too much. Post-work, I look forward to travel that is measured in weeks and months instead of days.Fellow blogger Tawcan has similar … [Read more...] about Tawcan’s Incredible Travel Plans
FrugalWoodstock: Fact or Fiction?
I have nothing in common with the typical person. I drew this beautiful chart to help explain:I fully acknowledge that I'm a weirdo and I'm completely cool with it. The other like-minded weirdos that I do manage to find are some of the best people that I know. If I had it my way, I'd put all of the Kardashian watchers on one side of the world and all of us weirdos on … [Read more...] about FrugalWoodstock: Fact or Fiction?