Investing

How Speculative Investing (No, Not $GME) Brought Me Closer to FI

Written by Adam on January 26, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
8 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Investing, Blog, Canonical. 15 Comments

With the rise of Bitcoin, it can look like everyone is getting rich. Speculative investing isn't a new thing, but if done wrong it can bring down even the best portfolios. How can you pick investments that are going to spike?[Read more...] about How Speculative Investing (No, Not $GME) Brought Me Closer to FI

Earning Time

Written by Adam on January 24, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
3 min read. Investing, Mindfulness, Minimalism, Blog. 2 Comments

We do a lot of things to earn more time for ourselves. Beyond our jobs, there are many things we can do to earn back time for ourselves today. Earning time goes beyond just earning money.[Read more...] about Earning Time

Roth IRA vs IRA – Which Should You Use?

Written by Adam on January 22, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
9 min read. Financial Independence, Investing, Featured, Blog, Canonical. 24 Comments

How do you decide between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA? In this guide, we'll go over all the reasons why you might want to use either of these, and how the 2018 tax bill could affect this decision.[Read more...] about Roth IRA vs IRA – Which Should You Use?

The Simple Path to Wealth Book Review

Written by Adam on January 19, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
7 min read. Investing, Blog, Canonical. 8 Comments

After more than a decade investing, I decided to read The Simple Path to Wealth. It's a welcome and refreshing introduction to the topic that even those with experience will get value from. Here's a breakdown of what the book covers and which parts stuck with me.[Read more...] about The Simple Path to Wealth Book Review

Minafi 2017 Q4 Winter Investment Report

Written by Adam on January 15, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
10 min read. Featured, Blog, Canonical, Investing, Personal, Financial Independence. 14 Comments

A snapshot of my finances as of January 1, 2018. We were up 12.2% for a total of +$133,765.50 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 2017 Q4 Winter Investment Report

9 Songs About Money You Won’t Hear on the Radio

Written by Adam on January 12, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
3 min read. Blog, Canonical, Investing. 5 Comments

There are countless songs about money spanning every genre. While some make it big and get plastered on every radio, some live forever underground with die-hard fans. Here are a few songs that you may not normally hear on the radio.[Read more...] about 9 Songs About Money You Won’t Hear on the Radio