The Rules Of FI Club
Rule 1: You do not blog about FI club. Rule 2: YOU DO NOT BLOG ABOUT FI CLUB! Rule 3: You do not outsource decisions regarding money. You suck it up. You spend a...
Category: Frugality
FI in the Sky
So the unfathomable tragedy came to pass that three unlucky middle-aged figures stumbled towards the pearly gaits to the entrance of heaven at the same time. The first was a haggard individual stooped over...
Money is a Foil
Money is a foil, a false prophet. Financial Independence is a mirage. I know, I know. What kind of statement is this from a personal finance blogger. But bear with me. When children dream...
Why I No Longer Read Personal Finance Books
I first discovered FI (financial independence) through blog posts. Like almost every one else in this community, after a hard day of work, I googled some version of “retire early” and came upon all the...
Transfer of Addiction
Transfer of Addiction When you’re accustomed to making money, hooked on investing and saving, a sordid addiction sets in. I’m not talking about shaking chills, the sweats, rigors. I’m referring to viewing yourself in...
An Unfortunate Truth
An Unfortunate Truth OK. Things were starting to go well. I was making friends. I even got some comments on my blog. A few tweets. A few retweets. I was starting to fit in....
