Money Versus Time: Change Is HardThe FI crowd has a hard time giving up old habits. Optimizing for hardcore saving and investing will get you to the Promised Land of FI. But it will hold you back once you've arrived. Two examples:1. Tool TimeI have infinite tools from all of my remodeling projects. Most of the time they're in storage, so I readily lend them … [Read more...] about The Question No One Asks
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What If You Run Out Of Life?
Mindy and I recently recorded with Ramit Sethi. Talking to Ramit was hard. He isn't afraid to ask difficult questions. It was a therapy session and after it was done (3+ hours!), I felt like I had been run over by a steam roller.However, just because it was difficult didn't mean it was bad. I have some emotional issues around money that aren't healthy and Ramit called me … [Read more...] about What If You Run Out Of Life?
Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategies When It All Goes To Hell
Before we begin, here are some ways you can help victims of the Russian invasion:Save The ChildrenUnicefDoctors Without BorderscareRed CrossIFAWNot Yet...Mindy and I are fortunate in that we still have income. Mindy's day job at BiggerPockets and side-gig as a real estate agent pay all of our bills and more. Plus, this blog spits out some spare change. We're so … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategies When It All Goes To Hell
Is Retirement Expensive?
The people over at TicTocLife tweeted this yesterday:In what ways do hedonic adaptation (and the hedonic treadmill) affect your path to financial independence?Is there a particular area of your spending that seems more vulnerable to it?I know ours is in foreign experiences as we crave increasingly niche travel. pic.twitter.com/wAKgUkRjZl— TicTocLife … [Read more...] about Is Retirement Expensive?
3+ Years Of FIRE: Reflections On Home School Hell, Happiness, And Death
So never say never,The pain from the past makes the pleasure way better.You gotta feel the lowest lows to get the highest highs,Blow your nose, dry your eyes.Open roads waiting and its time to drive,Isn't it scenic after?-Wax (Limousine)7/17, 5:30am: I'm lying in bed thinking that I quit my job over 3 years ago and I completely missed the anniversary. My departure date was … [Read more...] about 3+ Years Of FIRE: Reflections On Home School Hell, Happiness, And Death