On rare days, it's difficult for me to write - the ideas show up in my head faster than I can write them down. However, the inspiration for today's post showed up in my mailbox; no brainpower required! Sometimes, this job is just too easy.Somehow, I got put on the wrong mailing list. I received some interesting mail this week. I'll also reveal a goal I've never talked about … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: 1500 Household Junk Mail Edition
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Thursday Rant: Why the 4% Rule Won’t Steal Your Spouse or Give You the Clap
Some thoughts before we begin today's Rant: I'd rather take a chance and be free than stay chained to my desk in the name of safety.I'd rather play with FIRE than live a conventional life.If you ever see a Komodo dragon in the wild, run like hell. The 4% RuleIf you're going to quit the workforce early, I'll bet that the 4% Rule is one of the cornerstones of your … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Why the 4% Rule Won’t Steal Your Spouse or Give You the Clap
Thursday Guest Rant: Points Program Pain with the Debt Free Guys
Today, I feature a guest rant from my friend David over at the Debt Free Guys. Have you ever tried to use airline points only to find that it's completely impossible? I thought so... United and Visa Team Up to Become the Unfriendly SkiesI will preface this, and you can ask John, that it takes a lot to upset me. For the most part, I am a mild mannered person and rarely … [Read more...] about Thursday Guest Rant: Points Program Pain with the Debt Free Guys
Thursday Rant: Of Marshmallows and Men
I'm glad I was born a guy, despite the shorter life. Males have defective DNA which results in a reduced lifespan relative to our female counterparts. Perhaps this is also what causes us guys to do ridiculous, futile and dangerous things like:keg stands root for the Chicago Cubs laugh hysterically at farts watch Jim Carrey films enjoy monster trucks play with … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: Of Marshmallows and Men
Thursday Rant: One Week is Weak
I had an amazing and disturbing thought the other day. First, I must give you some background. Work, work and workAs long as I can remember, I've always worked and worked hard. Before I was 14, I mowed lawns, shoveled driveways, delivered papers and various other hustles. As soon as I turned 14, I started at my first real job. All through high-school, I kept various … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: One Week is Weak