Blog
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027 | The Importance of Listening
I started writing a post about listening. Then I asked Mrs. FI if I actually do it. Ouch. Why listening…
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026 | Is “VTI and Chill” Still a Sound Strategy? (Part 2 of 2)
Part 1’s concerns are valid: high valuation community overconfidence, and dot-com parallels. So what’s the answer – abandon “VTI and…
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025 | Is “VTI and Chill” Still a Sound Strategy? (Part 1 of 2)
A favorite motto of the FIRE community re-examined. Are limited experience, high market valuations, and dot-com bubble parallels causes for…
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024 | Wealth Is About More Time, Not More Stuff
True wealth isn’t more stuff. It’s complete say over your hours. Discover how time freedom creates spontaneous family moments, builds…
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023 | A Lean FIRE Vacation: FIRE Risk – EXTREME
Lean FIRE focuses on a frugal lifestyle, but we pulled off a third meaningful vacation this year amidst my money…
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022 | What is FI / FIRE and the Different Types of FIRE?
New to the financial independence movement? Demystify the jargon and discover whether Lean, Fat, Coast, or Barista FIRE matches your…
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021 | Putting the FIRE in Fireworks
From software development to a summer fireworks tent! Discover why spending two weeks sweating in the Midwest heat was the…
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020 | How FIRE Doubles Each Dollar’s Effectiveness
Discover the double-leverage effect of saving: how every dollar you save accelerates your portfolio while simultaneously lowering your ultimate financial…