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
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
