After a decade of traveling together, Mrs. Minafi and I have developed a set of travel rules we unofficially follow. These 7 rules have served us well on dozens of trips.[Read more...] about Our 7 Rules of Travel Spending
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Use Savings Rate as a Lifestyle Inflation Canary
By tracking monthly expenses and computing savings rate over time, it can become crystal clear if your finances are moving in the right direction.[Read more...] about Use Savings Rate as a Lifestyle Inflation Canary
The Simple Three Fund Portfolio at Vanguard
A super simple way to get started investing by walking you through how to create a Vanguard account and setup a three fund portfolio.[Read more...] about The Simple Three Fund Portfolio at Vanguard
July / August 2017 Personal Goals & Review
A look at how I did on my July 2017 goals and what new goals I'm making for August. I'm focusing on creating content that encourages active reading.[Read more...] about July / August 2017 Personal Goals & Review
Comparison is the Thief of Joy, but How Do You Stop?
Comparing yourself to others can result in depression, negative thoughts, anxiety and worse. Realizing and addressing these thoughts can improve emotional health.[Read more...] about Comparison is the Thief of Joy, but How Do You Stop?
Why I Don’t Want to be a Landlord or Invest in Real Estate
A terrible experience with a tenant soured me to the idea of being a landlord for years. I recently revisited the topic and still decided against it. Here's why.[Read more...] about Why I Don’t Want to be a Landlord or Invest in Real Estate