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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I recently attended a presentation on planning for retirement at my work. These financial talks are presented at lunch time a few times a year,…

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…

I’m not a great planner, but I do find it helpful to think about my future self. This kind of helps me take a snapshot…

As fun as it sounds to be financially independent, I’ve got a ways to go. I like my job, and like where I live, and…

“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…

So I’m closing in on forty four years old and by the looks of it, I probably won’t hit Financial Independence for another decade or…

Trying to explain the idea of Financial Independence to others has been an interesting endeavor. As I learn more in the world of personal finance…

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…

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…

Saving was something I did when I knew what it was going to be spent on. College, a car, a house, music, and so on….

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…

I grew up in a loving family. As a kid, I enjoyed life and took school seriously. I played sports and stayed busy, and as…