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Does This Mean the End of the FIRE Movement? [Answer: No]

Written by Adam on April 13, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
12 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Investing, Taxes, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 23 Comments

The FIRE movement isn't based on a consistently rising market. For most it's based on long-term trends, personal flexibility and the hope of more time to pursue our own passions.[Read more...] about Does This Mean the End of the FIRE Movement? [Answer: No]

21 Activities To Keep You Focused On Your Future [or to help during social distancing]

Written by Adam on March 23, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
16 min read. Canonical, Mindfulness, Blog, Minafi. 8 Comments

At home and looking for something to do? Try one of these 21 journaling activities to help fill the time and learn a little bit more about yourself.[Read more...] about 21 Activities To Keep You Focused On Your Future [or to help during social distancing]

Stoicism In the Time of a Market Virus

Written by Adam on March 16, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
10 min read. Investing, Personal Finance, Blog, Minafi, Canonical, Mindfulness. 5 Comments

Trying to stay calm or happy in the face of major news events is struggle. Here's a look at how I handle new anxiety using Stoicism.[Read more...] about Stoicism In the Time of a Market Virus

Where Are You On the Financial Independence + Retirement Matrix?

Written by Adam on February 17, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
8 min read. Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 11 Comments

The FIRE Matrix is a way of mapping your progress to Financial Independence taking into account your savings rate and the amount of savings you had each year. Try creating your own to show your progress over time![Read more...] about Where Are You On the Financial Independence + Retirement Matrix?

A Look Back at My First Year of FIRE

Written by Adam on December 14, 2019. Updated January 8, 2023.
11 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 26 Comments

A look at what's worked, what hasn't and what I'd do differently from my first year retired.[Read more...] about A Look Back at My First Year of FIRE

Why I Don’t Care About Free Stock Trades (And You Shouldn’t Either)

Written by Adam on October 29, 2019. Updated January 8, 2023.
7 min read. Investing, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 3 Comments

With the rise of free trades on more and more online brokerages comes a new batch of investors learning the ropes. This article focuses on what new investors should be on the lookout for.[Read more...] about Why I Don’t Care About Free Stock Trades (And You Shouldn’t Either)