Don’t Let Pride Get In The Way Of Taking Care Of Your Family
I once encountered an actor in Paris who had secured minor roles in significant films, courtesy of his friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio. Despite having the...
Embrace Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck To One Day Be Free
Living paycheck-to-paycheck is an unpleasant financial experience. Not only does it mean needing to spend everything you have to make ends meet, it may also...
You Will Always Regret Sacrificing Love For Money
Money is great. Money provides freedom. But you will always regret sacrificing love for money. When you get older, you will realize how true this...
Going To The Emergency Room Is Like Two Kicks In The Groin
Our first visit to the emergency room unfolded three years ago when our daughter displayed signs of anaphylaxis due to a food allergy. Unsure of...
The Excitement Of Living In A Big City Is Worth The Cost
A common suggestion people have made to help me regain my financial independence is to move to a cheaper area of the country or the...
An Investment Thesis: The Key To Making More Money Long Term
In general, the longer you stay invested, the greater your chance of making money. To help you maintain a long-term investment approach, it's imperative to...
Value Of A Second Language: How Much Money To Be Fluent?
During my time living abroad, approximately 90% of my friends were fluent in a second language besides English. I attended schools such as the International...
I’m Unwilling To Change The Rules Of FIRE To Win The Game
I've been documenting my journey in Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) since July 2009. I’m not sure of any other blogger who commenced their FIRE...
Inflation And Greed: The Biggest Wealth Destroyers For Families
After publishing my post on no longer being financially independent, several media outlets picked up the story and thousands of comments on their respective platforms...
Blew Up My Passive Income, No Longer Financially Independent
My family and I could have been set for life. Instead, due to my inability to beat back real estate FOMO, I blew up our...