My Financial Independence Legacy
My Financial Independence Legacy I am a product of those who came before me. I am second generation FI. My peculiar way of looking at finances, and my path to financial freedom have grown...
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Downsizing to Early Retirement
Downsizing to Early Retirement The term downsizing is usually used in reference to trading a larger house for a smaller one. This makes sense to your average FI minded individual who sees both the...
The Difference Between Investment and Speculation
The Difference Between Investment and Speculation There are very few concepts that define more clearly the path to long lasting wealth than understanding the difference between investment and speculation. Out in the real world,...
The Declaration of Financial Independence
The Declaration of Financial Independence When in the Course of financial independence, it becomes necessary for one person to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the...
Human Capital Bests Investment Capital
Human Capital Bests Investment Capital We love to dream of getting the best returns on our capital. We read books, peruse blogs, and even take courses. Is real estate better than stocks and bonds?...
Gifts Given and Gifts Taken Away
Gifts Given and Gifts Taken Away There are gifts given and gifts taken away. And Jacob’s abilities could be described as nothing less than a gift. He was a violin virtuoso. Or at...
Habit is the Yellow Brick Road
Habit is the Yellow Brick Road Although hard to believe, financial independence has never been a goal of mine. In fact, I had no idea what it even was till recently. Although I had...
Don’t Confuse FIRE With Fire
Don’t Confuse FIRE With Fire I love the FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) acronym. Not only does it capture everything in just four letters, the imagery is stunning. The passion and flames of financial independence...
My First Financial Advisor
My First Financial Advisor I usually simplify things here on the blog. Sometimes it is easier to glaze over a part of the story instead of pulling out all the details. Others, the point...
The Overmonetized Life
The Overmonetized Life The best financial plans have at least four legs. Four revenue streams that help prop up the table of your personal finances. We all know that I believe that side hustles...
