T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 22
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #22! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles We’ve Become A Throwaway Society (One Million And Beyond) – “The sheer audacity of the fact...
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I May Never Go Back To Work Again
Regular readers know I scaled down to 20 hours a week in 2017 after 23 years at my W2 job. Since then I’ve been going in twice a week, two ten hour days, and it’s been glorious. I’ve used my...
It’s What You Can’t See That Rewards
I was listening to a podcast recently and the guest was a pretty famous climber who started an organization for disabled climbers. The conversation quickly turned to Erik Weihenmayer, as it should have. Weihenmayer is famous in the climbing community...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 21
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #21! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles How to Deal with Fear of Retirement and Outliving Your Savings (Retires Great) – “Rather than...
When Motivation Ends, Discipline Begins
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic I mostly ran without music. Quiet attunes you to your body, breathing, pace, and the surrounding environment. And seemingly half of drivers out there are piloting their death boxes while playing on their cellphones, so...
Who Got COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program Loans?
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...
What Are The Fastest Growing Occupations In America?
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...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 20
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...
Comparison Is Good
“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...
Where Americans Are Moving
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...
I Got What I Wanted And It’s Never Enough
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...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 19
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...
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