I set out a goal to retire in my early 40s in 48 more checks. I’m now 24 checks in, and I’m already knocking on the door of hitting my goal.
Career
Take this job and shove it. A corporate burnout quits a millionaire
Part 4 of my journey from poverty to wealth: hunted by a vindictive executive and burned out, my career ends but not before I become a millionaire.
FIRE Myth: Privilege is not what you think it is
Income is the most common measure of privilege but it’s misguided. Income devoid of lifestyle considerations has little bearing on wealth and privilege.
Six month check-in Part 1: Mr. FI’s headspace
This will be a 2 part series. This post will cover my my musings and observations about stress and work/life balance. Since this is a personal finance blog after all, I’ll cover the particular numbers in my FI journey and share my progress toward a pending early retirement in a second post. About 6 months […]
Why job hoppers earn more and have less stress
Expecting an 8% increase to keep apace with inflation? How about an overdue promotion? You might be waiting longer than you think. Many Americans think job loyalty pays off. Most are unaware of how much mental health and money they are leaving on the table by putting the power in their boss’s hands instead of […]
Career coin toss: Why early retirement is the best investment
Most Americans believe working themselves to death to please needy bosses and stingy companies will ensure they stay employed and the money train will roll on indefinitely. They couldn’t be more wrong.