The salary difference between men and women has been studied in many different times in many different fields. In each study, the raw findings are the same - women make less than men. Does this trend hold true for the personal finance community and it's readers?[Read more...] about The Gender Pay Gap Told Through Data From the Finance Blogging Community
Financial Independence
Your House Doesn’t Count Towards the 4% Rule
The 4% states you need your yearly spending times 25 to retirement. One question I get a bunch is around the idea of "what assets are included" in that 25x number. Spoiler: It's not your house.[Read more...] about Your House Doesn’t Count Towards the 4% Rule
When Pursuing Early Retirement, You Must Be Armed With a Bag of Whys
Why do you want to retire early? This question and more are key to keeping your motivation going and growing grit while saving up and accumulating wealth for early retirement. Having a core set of "whys" can help.[Read more...] about When Pursuing Early Retirement, You Must Be Armed With a Bag of Whys
Minafi 2018 Q1 Spring Investment Report
A snapshot of my finances as of April 1, 2018. We were down 1.5% for a total of -$19,120.00 for the quarter. This includes my investment totals, specific stocks, category breakdowns and how I'm doing on the road to FI.[Read more...] about Minafi 2018 Q1 Spring Investment Report
Why I Turned Down Double My Salary
Last year, we moved across the country from Orlando to Salt Lake City. Before we reached this decision, I researched other companies, looked at other jobs and interviewed other places. In the end, I had to make the decision: is the extra money worth it?[Read more...] about Why I Turned Down Double My Salary
Do You Vacation or Travel?
When you hear the word "vacation", what do you think? Is it the same thing as when you hear the word "travel"? These two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but for most, they have entirely different connotations. Let's explore the spectrum between these two and see which you prefer.[Read more...] about Do You Vacation or Travel?