Author: Dave @ Accidental FIRE

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The Best Thing You’ll See Today

My blog is only two and a half months old and I’ve been trying to establish a rhythm.  I’ve been putting out my main posts on Tuesdays which tend to be longer content, with an additional post on Fridays.  The...

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2017 Summary, Proud And Grateful

This was the year I did it.  As I sit here looking back on my 2017 and realize where I’m at now, I’m proud and grateful. Proud because I finally started to fully reap the benefits of the smart financial...

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2018 Money Advice From Turnip FIRE!

Hiya Turnip FIRE! readers, the new year is almost upon us.  You’re a silly bunch, but you need to stop being silly with your money.  Follow these tips for an un-silly 2018.. Instead of: Taking out a loan for that...

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Sensationalizing Risk

Modern media has a way of sensationalizing things, if you haven’t noticed.  This is probably because it works, it’s good for views, which is good for advertising dollars.   Combine that with the phenomenon of things going viral on social...

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How To Not Get Wasted This Holiday

Let’s talk waste. For many, the “life cycle” of a Christmas gift might look like this.  You find the right gift and buy the product on Amazon.  Whatever the product, it’s likely wrapped in plastic bubble/box/wrap from the manufacturer. The...

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Frugal Failure Packs Lunch For Work Using Takeout

SAN FRANCISCO – In a failed attempt at frugality, area resident Jeff Mayer started bringing his lunch to work, using takeout service Grubhub. “All the personal finance blogs recommend bringing lunch to work to start saving coin”, he commented. “So...

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