Financial Independence Through Investing, Minimalism & Mindfulness
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For February, I focused on Using Everything. This had three aspects to it - Mindful Consumption, Organization, and Decluttering. Although I didn't hit all my goals here, I did learn a few things.[Read more...] about February 2018 Goals Review – Use Everything
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When you hear the word "vacation", what do you think? Is it the same thing as when you hear the word "travel"? These two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but for most, they have entirely different connotations. Let's explore the spectrum between these two and see which you prefer.[Read more...] about Do You Vacation or Travel?
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Tracking your asset allocation can help understand the difference between your target asset allocation and your current state. I use two techniques to monitor mine - using an external tool and manually monitoring it.[Read more...] about Understanding Your Asset Allocation with Spreadsheets and Personal Capital
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A few months after I graduated college my mom passed away. That led to a complicated estate and inheritance legal case that ended up with me (somehow) getting $100,000 that I probably shouldn't have gotten. Here's how it happened.[Read more...] about How A Bank Error In My Favor Earned Me $100,000 and I Got to Keep it. Really.
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One way to stay on track with your goals is to use commitment devices - mind tricks to hold yourself accountable. These can be a powerful way to help keep yourself on track if used correctly, but can make life miserable if misused.[Read more...] about Commitment Devices for Minimalism and Simple Living
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To start this year right, I queued up a bunch of books that I've been looking forward to starting. My favorites so far of the year have been Children of Time, The Year of Less, The Miracle Morning and Cork Dork.[Read more...] about My Favorite Books for January 2018