Hate Mail!I started blogging over 3 years ago to document my journey to financial independence/early retirement. I thought it would be fun to hold myself publicly accountable and at the same time, share my adventure with others. With a strong market tailwind at my back, I accomplished my financial goal recently and ahead of my timeline.Blogging here on 1500 Days has … [Read more...] about Random Rant: Normal Sucks
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The Ultimate 1500 Days Holiday Shopping Guide!
Hello Consumers! Good news; Black Friday is almost here! For those who don't live in America, here is what happens on this glorious day of shopping and mindless consumerism:Wake up at 2am and drive to the local big-box store. Stand in line shivering in the cold for hours, waiting for the store to open. Once the lights come on, run in like your life depends on it. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 1500 Days Holiday Shopping Guide!
Thursday Rant: Advice for when you Hate your Wife
First of all, I do not hate my wife. By some miracle, I found a spouse who is supportive, shares my goals and puts up with my nuttiness. This is a gift.Recently though, a friend forwarded me an article that discussed what to do if you actually do indeed, hate your wife. Hint: It has everything to do with NOT retiring early. Last week, an article titled "The dark side of … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Advice for when you Hate your Wife
Thursday Rant: The Multi-Million Dollar Masturbatory Cake
I'm incredibly happy with my life and it's all because our family has found the right balance. We take nice vacations, eat good food and fool around with expensive gadgets like electric bicycles. However we also live in a modest home, drive old cars and cook for ourselves. We don't subscribe to silly fashion or cable TV.In most cases, I don't think it's my place to tell … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: The Multi-Million Dollar Masturbatory Cake
Thursday Rant: Ruby is Off the Rails
Brace yourself readers, Mrs. 1500 is angry. Very angry. Go to your happy place wife. Now.Hi there, Mrs. 1500 ranting at you today.We have a neighbor named Ruby. Well, not really. In real life, her name is something else. But on the off chance that she would see this (ha!) I have changed her name. Not to protect her innocence, but to protect the innocence of her … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Ruby is Off the Rails