60000 a year is how much an hour

If you’re an average “mean” American… A little math humor for the nerds. I’m using mean averages, in the below math, not median. 🙂 If you make $60,000 a year, and you’re an average American worker, your gross average hourly wage is $33.80. This calculation uses 34.8 hours worked per week and 51 workweeks per … Read more

5 Million Dollars

5 million dollars

How to Invest 5 Million Dollars and Retire Early Grow your net worth to a point where work becomes optional. That’s the dream of financial freedom. FatFIRE or comfortable spending without a scarcity mindset is more than enough. Five million dollars is more than enough to fund that dream. Unless you have a spending problem, … Read more

Success is the Best Revenge

success is the best revenge

Build wealth, purpose, and silence your critics The universe will thrust evil upon you. People will double-cross you. You will experience moments in life that make you angry.  It’s not a matter of if, it’s when, and how often. People act in their own self-interest. People look out for themselves not you. As a result, … Read more

Money is Everything

money is everything

Why Money is Everything – The Topic Nobody Talks About I studied economics in college. We talked a lot about money. Outside of the classroom these days, nobody talks about money. I find that beyond strange. It impacts every day of our lives. Directly and indirectly. Fiat money literally makes the world go round. The … Read more

5 figures

5 figures

How much is 5 figures? Definition and context Defining 5 figures. What do these phrases mean? 5 figures A number that is greater than or equal to 10,000 and less than 100,000. A number in the tens of thousands, which has 5 digits.  5 figure salary An annual salary that is greater than or equal … Read more

Top Financial Products

🏆 Personally Tested & Approved Financial Tools That Actually Work The exact platforms and services that helped me achieve financial independence at 32 💼 Partnership Disclosure Many of the products on this page are from partner brands. I may earn a commission from offers you sign up for. However, I personally use every single product … Read more

Personal Capital Review

personal capital review

My favorite personal finance tool and the cornerstone of my financial dashboard. Personal Capital provides a simple and holistic picture of your net worth. It might be the best free money management tool out there. What is Personal Capital? Personal Capital is a financial firm based in California. They offer free financial tools, cash management, … Read more

150k salary

150k salary

Is 150k a good salary? It’s better than you think It’s not how much you make; it’s how much you keep. Or, as we say in the FIRE community, it’s how much you cash flow! A $150,000 salary is a solid wage. It’s enough to live a remarkable life in America. It’s enough to reach … Read more

App Flame Review

app flame review

Get Paid to Play Games with this Andriod app from justdice.io Play games on your cell phone and get rewards. That’s the idea behind App Flame. Discover new games, play them and get pay pal cash. If you already enjoy playing games on your phone, you might as well earn cash! Get paid in PayPal … Read more

7 figures

7 figures

How much money is 7 figures? A major milestone of financial freedom Defining 7 figures. What do these phrases mean? Let’s find out!  7 figures A number that is greater than or equal to 1,000,000 and less than 10,000,000. A number in the millions, which has 7 digits, but less than 10 million.  7 figure … Read more