Author: Dave @ Accidental FIRE

November 6, 2017

Master Want Versus Need

A little while back while doing laundry in my basement I looked up to see water coming between the wooden planks of my kitchen floor. After scrambling upstairs and shutting off the dishwasher, I grumbled about the mess and realized...

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November 5, 2017

Second 20 Dollar Tree Opens In Silicon Valley

SUNNYVALE, CA – Residents of Sunnyvale California were delighted with the opening of a second 20 Dollar Tree in the high-tech town. Local geek Chip Kline who works at Apple told reporters “It such a relief, it’s been a while....

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November 5, 2017

Taylor Swift Dating Plumber From Peoria To Learn Frugality

PEORIA – According to TMZ, Taylor Swift is dating a plumber named Joe Moorad from Peoria, Illinois in an effort to become more frugal. Local fan Diana Young saw the starlet using coupons at the Stop, Shop, and Save grocery...

spending

November 5, 2017

The Fast And The Frivolous

Cars. America, and Americans, are obsessed with their cars. Cars represent freedom, or that’s the storyline we’ve created. This is seen in our movies, our pop-culture, our music, and permeates throughout virtually all aspect of our lives. Why? Cars are...

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November 4, 2017

Study: Tax Refund Checks Popular Among Those Who Don’t Understand Basics Of Economics

WASHINGTON D.C. – A major study by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that getting a tax refund check is very popular among people who don’t understand the basics of economics. “Our research suggests that tax refund checks...

spending

November 4, 2017

Don’t Sweat Petty Stuff, and Don’t Pet Sweaty Stuff

In my journey to FI if I learned one thing it’s that the big stuff will kill you. This is true across many aspects of life – objects falling from the sky, bears & moose, and “if-you-can-finish-this-4lb-cheeseburger-you get-it-free” offers. When...