Accidental Fire Blog

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investing

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 8

T.G.I.F. Friday

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...

T.G.I.F. Friday 13

T.G.I.F. Friday

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...

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finances / investing

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...

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life experience

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 15

T.G.I.F. Friday

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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finances

Is The Deck Stacked Against Us?

Regular readers know I focus on the behavioral aspects that affect personal finance a lot. On a bike ride recently a thought struck me.  It might just be harder than ever in 2019 to maintain good behaviors in life that...

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