Financial Independence

How to Choose Between 401k, Taxable and Roth IRA Accounts to Optimize Taxes

Written by Adam on July 24, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
6 min read. Financial Independence, Investing, Blog, Canonical. 9 Comments

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

Written by Adam on July 17, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
3 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Blog, Canonical. 3 Comments

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?

Written by Adam on July 4, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
4 min read. Canonical, Blog, Personal, Financial Independence. 6 Comments

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?

Which Investment Accounts Should I Use?

Written by Adam on July 2, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
9 min read. Canonical, Financial Independence, Investing, Blog. 3 Comments

401k, IRA, Roth IRA, Brokerage - there are so many types of accounts! In this post, you'll learn how do you choose between all of these and determine which one is right for you and your investment strategy.[Read more...] about Which Investment Accounts Should I Use?

Why Should I Invest Now? — How To Be Brave & Start Investing

Written by Adam on June 24, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
4 min read. Investing, Financial Independence, Blog, Canonical. Leave a Comment

Choosing your why will help understand what strategy you should use and answer the question "Why Should I Invest Now?".[Read more...] about Why Should I Invest Now? — How To Be Brave & Start Investing

Tracking & Forecasting Expenses with Mint, Todoist and Google Sheets

Written by Adam on October 9, 2016. Updated January 8, 2023.
7 min read. Financial Independence, Blog, Canonical. 1 Comment

Here's how I use Mint, Todoist and Google Sheets to track and analyze my expenses each month in order to budget how much I put into savings.[Read more...] about Tracking & Forecasting Expenses with Mint, Todoist and Google Sheets