Money Is Not Everything

7 More Important Things The year 2020 changed the world forever. On a personal level, its sparked many respective days of thinking. I’m grateful for these days, they help bring things into perspective. The world is a fascinating place and there is much to think about.  I’ve been part of the FIRE movement for 3 … Read more

Kashkick Review

kashkick review

Take Surveys, Earn Cash, and Get Paid to Your Paypal What Is KashKick.com? Kashkick is an online rewarded discovery platform. It’s free to join and explore. As an end-user, you earn cash by completing surveys and offers featured on the platform. Kashkick is a website and does not have an android or iOS app. However, … Read more

Fiscally Responsible

Fiscally Responsible

Are You Fiscally Responsible? 13 proven habits to help get you there What does fiscally responsible mean? Government decision-making is a common use case for the term fiscal responsibility. Albeit, more so in theory than practice. A prudent goal of any government is to act with fiscal responsibility.  Balance taxation with spending. Enact monetary policies … Read more

VEQT Review

veqt review

An All-In-One Stock ETF for Canadian Investors Investing in the stock market is a proven path to wealth creation. It’s how everyday investors build wealth with the same returns as fancy billionaires. The key is investing regularly and staying invested. It’s best to stay invested during the good times and bad. Do not try and … Read more

Skillz Review

skillz review

Is Skillz Legit? A review of the company and its real-money gaming portfolio Have you heard of skillz or one of its popular game titles like Solitaire Cube? Are you wondering how it works and if some of the headlines you see bouncing around the internet are real? I’ll break down the basics, so you … Read more

Whats the point of being rich?

whats the point of being rich

What’s the point of being rich? Wisdom from financial independence I never wanted to be rich. I sure as hell don’t want to be famous. The fewer people who know me, the better. I view financial assets as a medium to enable a purpose-driven and balanced life. The journey to and through financial independence led … Read more

Health Savings Account

health savings account

What is an HSA? What you need to know about Health Savings Accounts A health savings account is a great tool to use on your path to financial freedom. If you’re clever and plan ahead, it can act as a supplemental retirement account.  What is a health savings account? A health savings account or an … Read more

Smore Review

smore app review

Turn your Andriod Phone into Monthly Passive Income Get paid to look at your phone. Sounds pretty sweet right? S’more was one of the original lock screen rewards apps. This clever app turns your lock screen into a cash cow. Well more like a tiny cash cow that gives you gift cards vs cash.  What … Read more

Best Personal Finance Books

The 32 Best Personal Finance Books: Your Reading List for Early Retirement The FIRE journey is not for everyone. It’s a lifestyle that requires a focus on earning money. A serious commitment to investing for the long haul. And frugal living that prevents lifestyle creep.  I started reading personal finance books in middle school. I’ve … Read more

40000 a year is how much an hour

40000 a year is how much an hour

A yearly salary of $40,000 converts to an approximate hourly wage of $20 per hour. If you work 40 hours a week and take 2 weeks of vacation per year, you work 2000 hours per year. $40,000 / 2000 hours = $20 / hour How to do the mental math calculation A quick way to … Read more