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Calculate Your FI Number With State and Federal Taxes (It’s More Than You Think)

Written by Adam on April 18, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
5 min read. Financial Independence, Interactive, Taxes, Calculators, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 10 Comments

Your FIRE number is often calculated by multiplying your expenses by 25. That's the amount of after-tax money you need. But how much extra do you need in taxes?[Read more...] about Calculate Your FI Number With State and Federal Taxes (It’s More Than You Think)

Investing for Beginners: From Your First $1 to $10k and Beyond

Written by Adam on April 11, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
10 min read. Blog, Minafi, Canonical, Personal Finance, Investing. 3 Comments

It's rough to get started, but once you know the best practices and questions to ask you'll be on track to invest confidently.[Read more...] about Investing for Beginners: From Your First $1 to $10k and Beyond

My Life & Goals Updates So Far for 2021

Written by Adam on April 4, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
19 min read. Personal, Goals, Blog, adamfortuna. 7 Comments

This year is shaping up to be so much better than 2020. Here's a rundown of what I've been up to, what I'm working on what's fun![Read more...] about My Life & Goals Updates So Far for 2021

5 Steps to Embrace Lifestyle Deflation Without Deprivation

Written by Adam on March 28, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
9 min read. Personal, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 6 Comments

Are you one of the millions of Americans who are currently rethinking their finances? If you want to reset and reevaluate not only your money but what your life will be after the pandemic, there are ways to bring it all into balance without feeling deprived.[Read more...] about 5 Steps to Embrace Lifestyle Deflation Without Deprivation

My Financial Spreadsheet: 5 Metrics to Track for Financial Independence

Written by Adam on March 21, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
10 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Investing, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 30 Comments

Rather than relying on others to create tools to track your finances - create your own! Here's a look at what I track in my financial spreadsheet that's been the most useful.[Read more...] about My Financial Spreadsheet: 5 Metrics to Track for Financial Independence

How Many Stocks Should You Own In Your Portfolio?

Written by Adam on March 14, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
9 min read. Invest, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. Leave a Comment

Investing for retirement means having a diversified portfolio in many different sectors of the stock market. This requires lots of stocks – but there's an useful tool to get them all at once.[Read more...] about How Many Stocks Should You Own In Your Portfolio?