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
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
How to Make Someone’s Day with a Simple Phrase Saying thank you is polite. A thank you goes a long way. Saying I appreciate you, goes even further. There’s something about the phrase, “I appreciate you,” that reaches deeper than a thank you. The words express a more genuine sense of gratitude. A deeper sense … Read more
12 strategies to make your first million bucks and how to invest it It takes a long time to become an overnight success. If you follow these steps you’ll wake up one day and be a millionaire. Looking forward, the idea of making a million dollars seems huge. Almost unattainable. It’s not hard to make … Read more
How much money is 6 figures? And why it matters to your financial freedom journey Defining 6 figures. What do these phrases mean? Let’s jump in. 6 figures A number that is greater than or equal to 100,000 and less than 1,000,000. A number in the hundreds of thousands, which has 6 digits. 6 figure … Read more
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
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
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
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
It’s a lot of fun becoming rich but being rich is pretty fun too. If I had to pick between the two, I’d pick new money. The ride from being in debt to being financially free is amazing. It’s been one of the greatest highlights of my personal life. You did it. You created value … Read more
