Summer is coming to an end and the days are getting shorter. Although the weather this time of year is great (chilly nights/mornings and warm afternoons), I always get a little depressed when it starts getting dark before 8 PM again. We are still on our contract in western NC, and this area is amazing. … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- August 2017
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Earn Dollars While Losing Pounds with HealthyWage
Dueling Passions As I mentioned in my introduction post (hard to believe I wrote that well over a year ago now), I become easily obsessed with things. Prior to personal finance and investing, I was obsessed with nutrition and powerlifting/bodybuilding. I reached the leanest and strongest point in my life going into my last year of … Continue reading Earn Dollars While Losing Pounds with HealthyWage
Progress to Financial Independence- July 2017
As you can see, I'm very late on posting this monthly update. A lot happened in July, especially at the end of the month, which derailed me a little. Where to start, where to start? Well, on the last day of the month, Whitney fell while coming out of the bathroom of a restaurant and … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- July 2017
Traditional vs. Roth IRA- A Real World Comparison
*The information contained in this post is not meant to be specific for you or your situation and is not meant to be financial advice, as I am not licensed as a financial planner. Before making any decisions, I strongly recommend speaking to someone licensed in this area to consider your unique situation. My recommendation … Continue reading Traditional vs. Roth IRA- A Real World Comparison
Traditional vs. Roth IRA- Which is Best for You?
*The information contained in this post is not meant to be specific for you or your situation and is not meant to be financial advice, as I am not licensed as a financial planner. Before making any decisions, I strongly recommend speaking to someone licensed in this area to consider your unique situation. A couple … Continue reading Traditional vs. Roth IRA- Which is Best for You?
Guest Post on “The Traveling Traveler” Blog: Achieving Financial Independence through Travel Therapy
I recently had the pleasure of writing a guest post for Julia on her blog “The Traveling Traveler." She is an experienced traveling SLP, and she helped me a lot when I first began traveling. She is very well traveled and, in addition to stories about the awesome places she has visited, her blog is … Continue reading Guest Post on “The Traveling Traveler” Blog: Achieving Financial Independence through Travel Therapy
The Best Student Debt Repayment Option for Those Seeking Financial Independence (FIRE)
*The information contained in this post is not meant to be specific for you or your situation and is not meant to be financial advice, as I am not licensed as a financial planner. Before making any decisions, I strongly recommend speaking to someone licensed in this area to consider your unique situation. My recommendations … Continue reading The Best Student Debt Repayment Option for Those Seeking Financial Independence (FIRE)
Progress to Financial Independence- June 2017
This month was very busy, not so much because of weekend trips this time, but because of overtime at work. Although we did go on an awesome weekend trip to Washington DC which was a lot of fun and very interesting. We got to stay at a beautiful Fairmont hotel suite there for free by … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- June 2017
Taking The Risk Out Of Your Early Retirement Plan
GUEST BLOG POST BY JOSEPH REINKE, CFA, CEO of FitBUX Today I have a guest blog post for you guys from a finance professional and not someone that just plays one on the internet, like myself. Joe is a very intelligent guy who spoke way over my head in the conversation that we had so I was … Continue reading Taking The Risk Out Of Your Early Retirement Plan
Updating Financial Assumptions and Goals
When I first started this blog and began writing about my progress to financial independence (FI), I put a lot of thought into my goal net worth amount. That goal amount combined with my current savings rate, monthly expenses, and estimated investment returns are what I've been using to track my progress to FI each … Continue reading Updating Financial Assumptions and Goals
Fifth Wheel Physical Therapist 