Hey guys! I’ve got some nerdy news … I just set up a Solo 401(k) plan with TD Ameritrade. And it wasn’t as hard as…
Browsing Category Early Retirement
All blog posts we’ve done around FIRE! Financial Independence, Retire Early.
“My Mind Was Completely Blown. Is This FI Stuff Possible?!”
[Do you remember the exact moment you learned about FIRE? … And how exciting it was? That’s what my friend Eileen is sharing with us…
Robinhood’s “Free Stock” Offer Isn’t Really That Great
Mornin’, mornin’! There’s a bunch of hype around Robinhood these days and I’ve always been curious about their “free stock” sign-up incentive … So, this…
Why Are We Making Early Retirement So Controversial?
[Mornin’ money lovers! I’m excited to share this guest post written by Steve Cummings a.k.a The Frugal Expat. Steve talks about why so many people…
There’s no such thing as a free cruise… Or is there?
About 10 years ago, my wife ran into the room and yelled, “Babe! I won a free cruise! All we need to do is take…
Inflation Quiz – How much do you know about this topic?
Have you noticed all the news about inflation recently? This topic sure is blowing up. 😉 Get it?… Blow up? Like balloon inflation? Wa-WAH. I’m…
The 6 Stages of Financial Freedom – Where you at!?
Greetings, friends! How was your weekend? Got any fun stories to share? My wife and I have been spending weekends at the beach. We’re trying…
Real Talk on Coast FIRE: Slackers and FOMO
Coast FIRE is growing in popularity! Woohoo! More and more people are realizing that financial independence is not a binary achievement (FI, or not FI),…
401(k) Rollover to IRA: Why Bother?
Hello friends! How are you this fine morning? Have you ever left an employer and accidentally forgotten about your old 401(k) account? Maybe you intended…
$11.20 to Fly to Hawaii and Other Vacation Hacks
Happy Aloha Friday, everyone! Earlier this month my wife and I got back from a 10 day Hawaii trip, and I’m just sitting down to…