In response to the COVID-19 crisis the Federal Government issued Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to businesses. It was an approximately $660 billion program that eventually approved approximately 700,000 businesses for loans. This past Monday the Small Business Administration released...
I’ve written on numerous occasions about the future of work and how new technologies will impact it. The labor force is a constantly changing and evolving entity, with expanding and shrinking parts driven by societal and technological changes. If I...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #20! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles How to Find Purpose and Passion (and Make Money from it) (Reverse The Crush) – “Because...
“All right boys, are you ready?” he said confidently to us, with a determined smile. I looked at my friend Brian, smiled, and said “ok I guess it’s game on with these guys”. We were on our bikes in a...
I live in the Washington D.C. area which is probably the most transient area in America. People come here for the jobs, then often leave for greener pastures. The come-and-go is constant, which is great for meeting new and interesting...
It was probably her second or third day at work but the first time I saw her. I was floored. She was quite possibly the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. She was stunning, and fortunately for me she...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #19! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles When A Loved One Needs Your Help [Becoming a Guardian or Conservator] (Life Zemplified) – “At...
It’s pretty common for personal finance and FIRE bloggers to discuss their biggest financial mistakes. I think that’s a great thing. For one, it’s good to own up to things. It makes you more human, and the transparency builds trust....
Regular readers know I’m always on the hunt for great mapping tools that show various aspects of finance in a geographic way. I even have an entire page dedicated to geoarbitrage resources and tools to help you find a better...
I ride my bike to work and on my route there’s a residential road that for about 3 months late last year had the distinctive and clear smell of natural gas in one section. It was there every time I...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #18! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Net Worth vs Cash Flow: What’s More Important? (Your Average Dough) – “Yes, a higher income...
For those not familiar with my story I discovered I was financially independent in my mid 40’s even though I didn’t purposely pursue it. Thus the name Accidental FIRE. I did of course live a frugal life as compared to...
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2025 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 1619 Miles
Running: 159 Miles
Hiking: 18 Miles
Paddling: 13 Miles
Climbing Days: 1
2024 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 5209 Miles
Running: 330 Miles
Hiking: 46 Miles
Paddling: 86 Miles
Climbing Days: 1
2023 Activity Tracker
Cycling: 5400 Miles
Running: 472 Miles
Hiking: 37 Miles
Paddling: 96 Miles
Climbing Days: 6
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