Changes in Tactics After Accessing Our Emergency Fund
I enjoy investing as much of our money as possible into the stock market. It’s great to know that it’s working hard, typically growing at…
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Checking In With My Fitness and Setting New Goals
I’d say I’m in pretty good shape. Maybe I don’t exercise a lot on the weekends.. but on weekdays I try to go out for…
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Appreciating My Job and Work-Life Balance
Like most everybody else with a job, I may not love every minute I’m at work. However, I like where we live and I’m happy…
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My Attempts at Motivational Methods of Money Management
During my path to Financial Independence, I’ve tried several different methods to make sure I’m staying cognizant of what I’m spending money on, and investing…
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Shifting Goals For The Journey That Lies Ahead
I feel like my mindset is slowly starting to change when it comes to my financial future, and this in turn is making me rethink…
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Contributing To Society in Early Retirement
When I hear people contemplate whether or not to leave the workforce early, say in their 40s or 50s, there are a few things that…
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Plans of Being Unproductive During Retirement
So I get it that we may only have one life to live. Yes, ideally we should probably strive to spend as much time as…
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Thoughts on Purpose In Life
What will my sense of purpose be when I’m retired? What will my main theme in life be? This is something that I haven’t actually…
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Summer Break Through the Lens of Financial Independence
As the school year starts to draw towards a close with only a few weeks left, I’m getting excited. My wife and kids are about…
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My Current Status on 8 Habits for a Happy Retirement (found on Kiplinger)
I know I’m several years away from Financial Independence. I can calculate my investments, and will eventually get to a point where work will be…
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What Draws Me To Financial Independence
The ability to support myself without relying on a paycheck has become a goal of mine for more than 5 years now… But why? Do…
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Buying Into The Gaming World
“No, we’re not going to get you video games” was a comment that my wife and I have repeated hundreds of times over the last…
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Being Open To Change
I’ve found that talking with others about topics like music, food, sports, and kids, can really provide a fun opportunity to share and connect with…
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The Squire’s Core Belief #3 – Let’s Help Each Other Out
I find people both interesting and exhausting to talk with. I would consider myself an introvert, and I have a hard time spending large amounts…
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The Squire’s Core Belief #1 – Happiness Matters
When we read the United States Declaration Of Independence in school, I found it so interesting that it mentions the right to pursue happiness. In…
