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
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Summary Sunday for November 26th, 2017
What Is A Digital Nomad? Fiscal Tiger – November 25, 2017 Have you heard of digital nomads or location independent work? If you haven’t, and the thought of being able to travel full time while still earning a paycheck is appealing, this article is for you. Over … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday for November 26th, 2017
Introduction to the 4% Rule
Hello everybody! I’m back from a fun and exhausting vacation wherein I ate too much, slept not enough, and of course developed a sore throat and cough from either laughing and singing too much, or maybe it’s actually just a cold. Either way, my internal clock is all kinds of … [Read more...] about Introduction to the 4% Rule
Is A Discount Broker The Right Choice For You?
I’ve noticed a trend lately. More and more, friends (both real ones and social media ones) are asking about investing. But not just what investments to buy. There has been a lot of talk about which company they should choose. And I’m seeing a lot of people respond that they … [Read more...] about Is A Discount Broker The Right Choice For You?
Net Worth: What It Is And More Importantly, What It Isn’t
In the personal finance world, we talk about net worth a lot. Most people are focused on measuring their net worth...comparing it to their past net worths...comparing it to others. There is even a subtopic in the personal finance community focused on figuring out what your net … [Read more...] about Net Worth: What It Is And More Importantly, What It Isn’t