Part 1 of my journey from poverty to wealth: A bounced check and my resolve to dig my way out of joblessness.
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.
Final Countdown Part II: 36 Checks and Multi-Millionaires
I set out a goal to retire in my early 40s in 48 more checks. Well, 12 of those 48 checks are in the rearview mirror. Let’s check in on how things are looking.
Quest for the 4% Holy Grail, and why you’ll never find it
FIRE preaches the 4% rule but is fickle when it comes to details. Read on to find out why the 4% rule is just a starting point to retirement math.
How to Retire Early with two simple Roth Rules
Learn how two simple IRS loopholes allow early retirees to access money in their Roth accounts penalty free.
College Part 4: Why aid trickles up, not down
Both college tuition and aid is a sham designed to fleece money out of unwitting families. Read on to learn why aid trickles up not down.