*I wrote this recently while on a blissful backpacking trip in the wilderness, away from the sounds, distractions, and cacophony of modernity. I hope you can relate… Hey Modern Times, it’s me Dave. Can I just call you “MT”, I’m...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #32! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Marriage, Mental Health, and Money: Protect Your Most Valuable Assets (Can I Retire Yet?) – “We...
It’s no secret that America depends on a consumer culture. And boy do we have one. Regular readers of my blog know I largely bucked this trend throughout my life which was a huge factor in helping me reach financial...
Last week while lifting weights I had 70 pounds on a barbell. If you have weights at home, go and pick up 70 pounds. It’s a lot of weight. I have some female friends who barely weigh 25 pounds more...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #31! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Are You Too Frugal? (Retire By 40) – “Is it possible to be too frugal?” Low...
Vice Admiral James Stockdale spent seven years of the Vietnam War being tortured in a Hanoi prison. Author Jim Collins interviewed Stockdale for his book “Good To Great”, and Stockdale had some intriguing insight. Collins asked him who didn’t make...
A little while back I was having a conversation with a friend about my graphic arts business. When I told him that I was now making a few thousand a month he was floored. He then asked me if I’d...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #30! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Demand The Best For Yourself (1500 Days To Freedom) – “How long will you wait to...
As COVID-19 drags on many employers are unfortunately requiring workers to come back into the office. Some who were enjoying full-time telework are now having to deal with their miserable commute again. Savvy financial warriors know that transportation (car ownership...
A frequent complaint of the personal finance community is that it’s too focused on frugality and not enough on earning more money. I attempted to address this issue from my perspective with a post detailing things I did to get...
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #29! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles I Only Go To Work to Get the Money (FreddySmidlap.com) – “Some people love their work...
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