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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
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
How to Choose Between 401k, Taxable and Roth IRA Accounts to Optimize Taxes
The organization of your funds into taxable, tax-efficient and tax-free accounts has a huge impact on your taxes -- potentially costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars.[Read more...] about How to Choose Between 401k, Taxable and Roth IRA Accounts to Optimize Taxes
My Reaction to the 2008 Recession and Why I Still Invest in Bonds
My investing experience from 2006-2011 was full of ups and down. I inherited money and promptly lost most of it during the recession. This is the story of what I did during this time.[Read more...] about My Reaction to the 2008 Recession and Why I Still Invest in Bonds
What Does Financial Independence Mean to Me? Is it Just About Quitting and Retiring?
Why I’m talking about FI, what my goals are and what it means for my current lifestyle. Instead of being about leaving your job, it's more about what you want to do with your life - now and in the future.[Read more...] about What Does Financial Independence Mean to Me? Is it Just About Quitting and Retiring?