Financial Independence

My Financial Spreadsheet: 5 Metrics to Track for Financial Independence

Written by Adam on March 21, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
10 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Investing, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 30 Comments

Rather than relying on others to create tools to track your finances - create your own! Here's a look at what I track in my financial spreadsheet that's been the most useful.[Read more...] about My Financial Spreadsheet: 5 Metrics to Track for Financial Independence

Financial Independence Groups: Meetups, Forums, Events and How To Find Likeminded People

Written by Adam on February 24, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
7 min read. Blog, Financial Independence, Minafi, Canonical. 4 Comments

There are hundreds of online groups dedicated to FIRE. Find the right one for you – whether that's a local groups, a niche group, a live event or an elaborate getaway.[Read more...] about Financial Independence Groups: Meetups, Forums, Events and How To Find Likeminded People

Why You Should Plant a (Symbolic) Garden For Early Retirement

Written by Adam on February 21, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
3 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 6 Comments

Whether physical, symbolic or digital, a garden helps you focus on one thing: growth.[Read more...] about Why You Should Plant a (Symbolic) Garden For Early Retirement

Seven Takeaways from My Second Year of FIRE

Written by Adam on December 16, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
14 min read. Canonical, Personal, Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi. 30 Comments

After two years of early retirement I'm still figuring things out. Here are a few ways this year has been... unique.[Read more...] about Seven Takeaways from My Second Year of FIRE

“Won’t You be Bored?” Why Creatives Thrive in Financial Independence

Written by Adam on September 7, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
9 min read. Financial Independence, Mindfulness, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 7 Comments

Some people claim they'd be bored if they retired. Others have enough activities to be content for a lifetime. What have some people figured out?[Read more...] about “Won’t You be Bored?” Why Creatives Thrive in Financial Independence

Why You Should Create a Local Bucket List

Written by Adam on July 27, 2020. Updated January 7, 2023.
6 min read. Mindfulness, Financial Independence, Travel, Blog, Personal. 9 Comments

During this crazy year it can be difficult to keep hope alive. By creating a local bucket list you can inspire hope and motivate yourself to accomplish all new things.[Read more...] about Why You Should Create a Local Bucket List