December 14, 2018 was my last day working at my job of 8 years. Here's a look at why I left and what I'm planning do do with my time.[Read more...] about It’s Official: I’m Leaving My Job. What’s Next?
Financial Independence
Is FIRE A Hero’s Journey?
The "Call to Adventure" to pursue FIRE matches the first step on the classic "hero's journey". The following steps match up miraculously well to a tale we've all ready a hundred times.[Read more...] about Is FIRE A Hero’s Journey?
The Shockingly Scary Difference Between Healthy FIRE and Unhealthy FIRE
How do you know if you're spending too much time thinking about money? A certain amount of financial literacy is important, but it's also possible to stress yourself out way too much.[Read more...] about The Shockingly Scary Difference Between Healthy FIRE and Unhealthy FIRE
Minafi 2018 Q2 Summer Investment Report
Every quarter I analyze my investments, share my net worth and assets with the world. This was a crazy quarter. My investments inched up 2.84%, but my net worth jumped an astounding 71.9%! See what led to this dramatic and unexpected jump.[Read more...] about Minafi 2018 Q2 Summer Investment Report
Plan Your Perfect Week in Retirement Today
What would you do if you could plan out every minute of every day? Would you schedule activities, leisure or work? I recently tried an exercise which helped me understand what's most important for me to focus on. Try it for yourself and see what would make up your perfect week.[Read more...] about Plan Your Perfect Week in Retirement Today
I Just Sold My Used Car for $150,000+ FI Dollars
What if I told you that you could sell your used car for $150,000? We recently sold our second car, going to a one-car household. After doing the math on the sale, our net benefit ended up being close to $150,000![Read more...] about I Just Sold My Used Car for $150,000+ FI Dollars