Meet the Frugalwoods: Inspiration or Manipulation?
Is Frugalwoods trying to manipulate us? Can we learn anything from their story? This is my take on the Frugalwoods controversy and what I think about it.
Retire
Are you planning on working forever?
Yeah, we didn’t think so.
If you don’t want to stare down a life’s sentence of labor, then it’s time to develop a plan to hand in your resignation letter once and for all.
Even if you earn a modest income, retirement is possible.
Here you will learn how to become financially independent (FIRE) and retire early. Additionaly, we cover topics that could derail your retirement and how to avoid them.
Is My Social Security Income Tax-free?
At the end of 2018, over 62 million people received Social Security benefits. The number includes those receiving Old Age and Retirement benefits and disability. …
Social Security Benefits – The Top 4 Reasons To Delay Claiming
According to the Center for Retirement Research, at Boston College, 42% of men and 48% of women claim their Social Security benefits at age 62, …
Work on Your Options Because Life’s a Bitch
I was saddened to find out this month that one of my colleagues at work had passed away suddenly. At one point in my career, …
How Long Will My Money Last in Retirement?
One of the top questions I hear and read about is some version of, “how long will my money last?” In most cases, people are …
Why Early Retirement Was My Only Way Out
I am a massive believer in moving around in your career. I made much more money by moving from company to company because every move …
6 Reasons Why Early Retirement Will Destroy Your Life
Early retirement is a huge lifestyle choice, and it means quitting work and living the next 40 or 50 years without a full-time job. It …
Why Fatfire Might Be My Only Way Out
FAT FIRE gives you more options in how to spend your time during retirement. Your budget might increase and you might live in a large city.
9 Essential Weapons To Reach Financial Independence
Financial Independence is a great thing. It means you are free to choose to do what you want and do not have to rely on …
I Used These 5 Money Principles To Retire in My 30S
In school, I was never the sharpest knife in the drawer. I had to work harder. Longer. For me, getting an A in a class …
Are You Ready for Early Retirement or Just Kidding Yourself?
This post was inspired by lively discussions on the FIRE and LeanFire Reddit. Financial independence is the new Hotness. The movement has resonated and caught …