The FIRE Matrix is a way of mapping your progress to Financial Independence taking into account your savings rate and the amount of savings you had each year. Try creating your own to show your progress over time![Read more...] about Where Are You On the Financial Independence + Retirement Matrix?
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A Look Back at My First Year of FIRE
A look at what's worked, what hasn't and what I'd do differently from my first year retired.[Read more...] about A Look Back at My First Year of FIRE
Why I Don’t Care About Free Stock Trades (And You Shouldn’t Either)
With the rise of free trades on more and more online brokerages comes a new batch of investors learning the ropes. This article focuses on what new investors should be on the lookout for.[Read more...] about Why I Don’t Care About Free Stock Trades (And You Shouldn’t Either)
Minafi 2019 Q3 Fall Investment Report
For the last three months, my main focuses have been getting outside to enjoy Utah, running a half-marathon, taking a break from stress and finding ways to have fun being productive.[Read more...] about Minafi 2019 Q3 Fall Investment Report
How A Basic Investing Mistake Cost Me $250,000 (and I Still Made it Twice)
I reserve 5% of my portfolio for speculative investing. This small slice has made for the biggest ride and the wildest swings. Here's a look at two investments I've made over the last 2 years.[Read more...] about How A Basic Investing Mistake Cost Me $250,000 (and I Still Made it Twice)
Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Learn About FIRE in My 20s
I didn't learn about the FIRE movement until I was 30 years old. If I had learned about it sooner, I might have made many more mistakes.[Read more...] about Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Learn About FIRE in My 20s