Housekeeping note: The winners from the Quit Like A Millionaire book giveaway are Joe, Kristen, Deb, Pribi, and Melody. I've sent emails to you all. If you didn't get it, send me one here.Think different. Apple made the phrase famous. To me, it means to be skeptical; to not accept information at face value. FIRE itself is based on rejecting normalcy for something … [Read more...] about Interview With The Uneducated Professional
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Meetups In Omaha This Saturday!
This weekend is the Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Omaha. I'm in town with Mindy:The girls:And the dinosaurs:Also in town is Grant from Millennial Money, Cody from Fly to FI, the Frugal Professor, and last, but never least, the Waffle Couple.Party Time, FIRE StyleThere are three, fun parties going on this weekend.1. Shareholder MeetingThe … [Read more...] about Meetups In Omaha This Saturday!
WMD (Weapon Of Marital Destruction) In The 1500 Household?
I like my body pretty much the way it is. If I had to nitpick, I wish that I wasn't so scrawny and it would be nice to have just a little cardio endurance, but I'm pretty healthy, so nothing to rightfully complain about.My better half, Mrs. 1500, likes to decorate her body with piercings and tattoos. I knew this going into the deal (marriage) and was kinda indifferent. But … [Read more...] about WMD (Weapon Of Marital Destruction) In The 1500 Household?
What If You Had Six Months To Live? (Happy Thanksgiving Edition!)
"We can't really live until we die a little." -Deadpool 2 Hurt Shoulder, Lumpy Ball I went to the doctor last Thursday for a physical and to have my shoulder checked out. Everything was going fine until the doctor said: I usually do a testicle exam. Is that OK? My doctor is a female, but I don't have hangups about these things, so I said: Go for it. I do have a … [Read more...] about What If You Had Six Months To Live? (Happy Thanksgiving Edition!)
Happiness Isn’t About Experiences Either
We all know that happiness isn't about stuff. Big houses and fancy cars may make you temporarily happy, but then you get used to them and all you have left is a supersized payment and more to worry about. Most of us can agree on this. Let's move on. But Wait, What About Experiences? It has become popular to say this:It's about experiences! That is what life and … [Read more...] about Happiness Isn’t About Experiences Either