It was September 2001 and I was living in a tiny 500 sq. ft. basement apartment of a big house in the suburbs of Washington D.C. My $40,000 a year salary placed me slightly below the median income in America,...
Most people will experience their highest earning years in their 40’s and 50’s, according to research firm PayScale. Part of me thinks that since most people work into their 60’s they should theoretically be making the most in those years,...
I’ve been blogging for about 2.5 years but have never had anything truly go viral, until now. My infographic post from April 3rd, titled “Relative Importance in 2020, So Far”, has made it’s way around the world in ways I...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #14! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Here’s How I Ended Up in so much Student Loan Debt (Rose Colored Water) – “I...
I’ve spent a ton of time hiking and camping in wilderness, and that means being in bear country. More specifically, I’ve spent a lot of time in grizzly bear territory which is just a few states in the lower 48,...
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Regular readers know I focus heavily on the behavioral traits that drive money decisions, and this pandemic is forcing all kinds of changes that are, to me, fascinating to observe. Most of us have had our lives turned upside down,...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #13! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles My life philosophy: 51 lessons from 51 years? (Get Rich Slowly) – “Life is like a...
In the past week I’ve seen some financial independence folks being a bit smug about this economic crisis that COVID-19 has caused. At one level I get it, for those who have saved money, invested wisely, lived frugally, and avoided...
There are roughly about 330 million people in the United States. We’ll get a more accurate number in this years full census. If you want to find out how much the population in your area has changed, I’ve found some...
For introverts like me, “social distancing” isn’t something I have to be convinced to do. It’s built into my life a little more than it is for a social butterfly or an extrovert. So I’ve been watching with curious fascination...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #12! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Why Does The Stock Market Go Up Over Time? (Four Pillar Freedom) – “The whole idea behind...
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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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