Tagged: financial independence

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Now Is Not The Time To Be Smug

In the past week I’ve seen some financial independence folks being a bit smug about this economic crisis that COVID-19 has caused.  At one level I get it, for those who have saved money, invested wisely, lived frugally, and avoided...

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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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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...

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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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Are You Climbing Mount Stupid?

We stood there on the sidewalk of the busy road, bikes at our side.  He was puking all over the place, coughing and heaving, hands on his knees. “Seriously, you can go, I’ll be all right. I just don’t know...

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My Life Is An Iceberg

I’m financially independent.  If I wanted to I could totally separate from my job and I’m 99.9% sure I’d never run out of money.  Ever. And in case you’re wondering, I wouldn’t even have to withdrawal 4% anually to make...

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