Retirement
-
Finance
Putting Up A Paywall To Fight AI And Support My Family
Well, folks, after 16 years of diligently writing three free posts a week, I’ve finally decided to erect a paywall.…
Read More » -
When To Cut Your Financial Losses When Paying For Service
To my dismay, my beloved hot tub stopped working the other day. It had been fully operational since 2016, but…
Read More » -
Finance
Live-To-Work Is Back And It Could Cost You A Great Fortune
Since 2009, I’ve been writing about the importance of working to live—accumulating wealth to achieve financial independence and freedom. But…
Read More » -
Finance
The Only Good Reasons To Pay Off A Low-Interest-Rate Mortgage Early
Despite the wonderful peace of mind that comes with owning a home free and clear, deciding to pay off a…
Read More » -
Finance
Having Kids Might Not Hurt Your Ideal FIRE Lifestyle After All
There are plenty of reasons people choose not to have kids, with the cost of raising them being a major…
Read More » -
Finance
A Home Within Walking Distance of Everything Might Not Be Ideal
When I lived in the Marina neighborhood of San Francisco, I could walk to endless bars and restaurants within 10…
Read More » -
Partying Like A Young Degenerate Is Not Good For Your Finances
Recently, I went off the deep end—living like a degenerate gambler and party animal—and I wanted to reflect on it.…
Read More » -
Finance
Buy A Fully Remodeled, Move-In Ready Home Over A Fixer-Upper
If there’s one lesson I’ve learned the hard way in real estate, it’s that a full-on, gut-remodel can be a…
Read More »