Money Lessons On The Inca Trail
“Is she gonna be okay?”, I shouted through the door of the women’s bathroom. “I think so, she’s just really sick… go on and have fun, we’ll be okay”. The voice that shouted back was from Jen’s Mom, and Jen...
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T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 6
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #6! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles 11 Months on the Retirement Glide Path – Here’s What We’ve Learned – “We seem to...
Get After It, There’s More Work To Do
I bunny hopped a pothole and got right onto Jordan’s rear wheel. Drafting, the practice of keeping your front tire just inches behind the rear tire of the cyclist in front of you, can save you 30% effort since you’re...
The Real Value Of Mutual Funds Over Time
In a post a little while back I lamented that the deck is kind of stacked against us these days when it comes to being financially responsible. Whether it be the endless gadgets that are one click away or increasingly...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 5
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #5! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Is “middle class” real? – A very thought provoking post from Abigail on the concept of...
Only You Can Lower Healthcare Costs
If you don’t know my story, I went part time at my job in October 2017 after exceeding my target financial independence net worth. One of the reasons I stay part time instead of fully retiring is to keep my...
How Your Non-Fiduciary Financial Advisor Is Spending His Time Today
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What Am I Doing? …When To Call It Quits
When you grow up in Baltimore City as I did, the school of life comes at you fast. Unless you’ve experienced that kind of atmosphere, and I’m sure a minority reading this have, it’s something that’s hard to convey. It...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 4
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #4! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles Most Sharks are Actually Just Dolphins or Seals – “Doing scary things leads to awesome moments...
You Must Surrender Control
In general most of us like to be in control of things. Surrendering control in any facet of life usually requires faith and trust. Riding shotgun in a car requires trust in the driver. Taking medication demands trust in the...
Why Middle Age Is The Best
If I asked you what the average age of a successful startup founder was, what would you say? 25? 30? If you’re like most, you probably guess a number under 35. Start up lore is chock-full of young guns who...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 3
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #3! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles The Longer I’m Away From Corporate Life, the More Ridiculous a 9-5 Schedule Seems. – Zach...
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