The Mad FIentist (Brandon) is a FI legend. Many of his posts are cornerstone content for planning and executing FIRE life. These stand out:And my all-time favorite: How To Access Retirement Funds EarlyMindy and I recently interviewed Brandon recently for the Mindy On Money podcast. Since we've known him since 2013, it was fun to discuss how our lives have changed. To … [Read more...] about Interview With The Mad FIentist
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Performance Update, February 2022: Time To Pivot
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers.Quick … [Read more...] about Performance Update, February 2022: Time To Pivot
Mad Fientist On Mile High FI!
I first met the Mad Fientist way back at a conference in 2013 in St. Louis. Since then, we've hung out in New Orleans, the mountains of Colorado, and Scotland:I didn't know what to expect when starting a blog, but my favorite part has become meeting fun and interesting humans from all over the world. I'm so thankful for my FI community and the friends I've gained from … [Read more...] about Mad Fientist On Mile High FI!
FIREy Frauds
The FIRE movement has been in the news. A lot. You can't go even a day without seeing a headline about someone who is in their 30s and has enough money to leave work. There is even a movie coming out about FIRE that is debuting in the coworking space that I partially own.However, FIRE also has its share of skeptics. Many have questioned these magical people on the … [Read more...] about FIREy Frauds
Vacation Update 4: Sleep, Sheep, Covfefe
We're back from vacation now, but I have one last travel update. Ask the Readers returns next week.Mrs. 1500 and I spent the last part of our vacation visiting with the Mad Fientist and his wife, the Mad Fientista. We spent four days Edinburgh followed by two in London. I had never been to the UK, so didn't know what to expect. However, there was one thing I couldn't stop … [Read more...] about Vacation Update 4: Sleep, Sheep, Covfefe