Desire Paths: The Unconventional Way To Live Your Life Budgets Are Sexy – January 26, 2018 There have been a lot of blog posts and even major media coverage of the financial independence/retire early (FIRE) movement lately. A LOT of people like to talk about how it’s … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday for March 11, 2018
Financial Independence
3-Legged Retirement Stool? I’ll Take The 5-Legged Retirement Platform
Lately I have seen a lot of blog posts and chatter about ways to fund retirement. Everything from discussion of drawdown strategies, to having backup plans, to tax optimization. One of the things I've seen mentioned but not discussed in too much depth is the 3-legged retirement … [Read more...] about 3-Legged Retirement Stool? I’ll Take The 5-Legged Retirement Platform
Should You Skip TSP and IRA? A Collaboration With MilitaryMilesAndFinance.com
Hey everybody - James at MilitaryMilesAndFinance.com asked me to review his thoughts on whether military members who are aiming for financial independence/early retirement (FIRE) should actually forgo tax-advantaged accounts and focus on investing in taxable accounts. After … [Read more...] about Should You Skip TSP and IRA? A Collaboration With MilitaryMilesAndFinance.com
Doctrine, Dogma, and Personal Finance
Today’s post is inspired by my military career, a recent post on a Dave Ramsey page, and the latest ChooseFI podcast. All are sources for great personal finance inspiration as well as some occasional frustration. Months ago, back when this blog was still brand new (instead … [Read more...] about Doctrine, Dogma, and Personal Finance
Summary Sunday for December 3rd, 2017
Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for Grown Ups Living on the Cheap – December 3, 2017 It’s officially December so I feel like I can bring up Christmas without having people jump down my throat. Thank goodness. I love giving my friends and family gifts they will love. I also … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday for December 3rd, 2017