My Values Are Probably Different Than Yours
We’ve all heard the axiom that you should spend money based on your values in life, and not so much on the rest. I was reminded of this the other day while putting my mountain bike in the back of...
Author: Dave @ Accidental FIRE
The Cities With The Highest Housing Price Declines
The housing market has had a tumultuous 2022 so far. Interest rates started the year at around 3.22% for a 30-year mortgage and are now at around 5.55%. That along with other factors has cooled a market that has been...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 76
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #76! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Financial Independence/Retirement Articles Why You Should Never Retire (Can I Retire Yet?) – Dave’s comment – In this...
The End Of History Illusion, Is History Over?
Who are you? If you’re like me you are a work in progress. I’m nothing like the person I was in my younger years. Back then I was a functional alcoholic, obese, and kind of a hot mess. Sure, some...
How To Avoid Estate And Inheritance Taxes
Let’s talk estate and inheritance taxes. First we’ll do definitions, and Investopedia is great for those. What is an estate tax? An estate tax is a levy on estates whose value exceeds an exclusion limit set by law. Only the...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 75
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #75! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Financial Independence/Retirement Articles Recession Or Not? (Early Retirement Now) – “Last week we got the Q2 GDP numbers...
The Smugness Of Financial Independence
A few days ago I was on mile 5 of a super early morning run. I don’t like running at 5:30 in the morning, but summers in the D.C. region often make it the best option. With a forecast for...
MRR From Royalties Is The Ace Up My FIRE Sleeve
The more I develop my graphic design business the more I’m convinced that earning money from royalties is a magic trick. If you’re not familiar with how my business works, I simply create digital graphic designs and upload them to...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 74
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #74! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Financial Independence/Retirement Articles I quit my day job! Here’s what I’m doing next (Freedom 35) – “I have...
If You’re Not Focusing On The Basics You’re Doing It Wrong
A few weeks back I went on a different Saturday cycling group ride than I normally do and got to meet some new folks. It was a great ride, not too serious and with some nice roads and hills. I...
Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life – Book Review.
“Daddy, what does it feel like to die?…….. My sweet child, I’m still trying to figure out what it feels like to live.” Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life, is...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 73
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #73! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Financial Independence/Retirement Articles Think Outside the Portfolio (Of Dollars And Data) – “No matter what the markets throw...
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