Today's guest post is from my friend Carla! Carla is a friend and all-around excellent human who happens to be another Longmont local. She has an excellent podcast with her husband Robert called Pennies and Popcorn. Check out the episode that Doug and I appeared on where we discuss Fight Club. Today, Carla guest posts to discuss different flavors of FIRE. Take it away … [Read more...] about A Fi By Any Other Name
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Guest Post: Turning “What If?” Into “Why Not?”
One of the most fun parts of FIRE Life is meeting with fun people who pass through town. A couple of years ago, I met Tina. We talked about FIRE, bikes, and ate subs late at night. (I highly recommend the Grape Ape from Cheba Hut). I was supposed to see Tina again last summer on my way to the West Coast, but then COVID happened.I hadn't heard from Tina in a while and then … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Turning “What If?” Into “Why Not?”
To Rent Or Own: An Odd Tale Of Buyer’s Remorse
Today's guest post comes from Leif over at Five Year FIRE Escape. Leif bought a home, but now questions the purchase...Have you heard the sad, sad news that us millennials will be stuck renting forever? I know. How unfair. And here’s some more sad news: If you do own a house, it sucks in retirement. From your math teachers to your parents to the random … [Read more...] about To Rent Or Own: An Odd Tale Of Buyer’s Remorse
I’m Not Half The “Man” I Used To Be
This week is a busy one for me, so I'm turning the blog over to some other fun humans while I get caught up on life.Today's post comes from Mrs. and Mr. Chaos over at Cutting Through Chaos.Side note: Doesn't "Mr. Chaos" totally sound like a James Bond … [Read more...] about I’m Not Half The “Man” I Used To Be
Five Things I Miss About Work with ESI Money
The following post is by ESI from ESI Money, a blog about achieving financial independence through earning, saving, and investing (ESI). It’s written by an early 50s retiree who achieved financial independence, shares what’s worked for him, and details how others can implement those successes in their lives. Take it away ESI! Let's start out with the obvious: I LOVE early … [Read more...] about Five Things I Miss About Work with ESI Money