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...
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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...
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...
The Financial Risks Of Big Box Stores
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What I Identify As
I’m not much of a fan of social media but the social network that I’m most active on by far is Strava. If you’ve never heard of Strava it’s an app and community that allows you to record your outdoor...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 2
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #2! Here are some things I really like and that you might too. Finance Articles What I Love (And Don’t) About Working Part-Time – Jessica from the Fioneers is part time...
Beware The Steady Drip
On October 10th, 2018 hurricane Michael ravaged the shores of Florida and Georgia. It caused massive damage, and the death toll was 31. On that same day, approximately 110 others died in car crashes across the country, and another 120...
U.S. Median Household Income In 2018 Sets Another Record
It’s that time of year, the Census Bureau just released the official income statistics for 2018 a few weeks back. In 2018 the median household income in America was $63,200, the highest figure ever. From 2017 to 2018, inflation-adjusted median...
T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 1
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #1! I’ve been posting on Tuesdays and Fridays since this blog started almost two years ago, and I haven’t missed a post. Now that my blog has found an audience of a...
Be Kind, Make People Laugh, Save Money
A couple of weeks ago I was packing my duffle for a day of climbing on the local crag. I noticed one of my ropes was getting frayed. As a frugal weirdo I almost always use things until they die...
Choose FI: Your Blueprint To Financial Independence, Book Review
As regular readers know I’m financially independent and semi-retired from my W2 job. So why would I be reading and reviewing a book claiming to be a blueprint for financial independence? Because the main author, Chris Mamula, reached out to...
You Are The Weak Link
Proper knot on my harness loop? – check. Rope threaded through the belay device correctly? – check. Autoblock set up correctly? – check. Knots at the end of the rope just in case? – check. Ready to step over the...
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