Buying a home, getting married, having a child, celebrating another birthday… What do all these things have in common? They are life changes which (possibly) require a change in your investment strategy. So even if you plan to become a crazy cat man/lady, you will still need pay attention… In this series of posts, I... Continue Reading →
You NEED Podcasts and Audiobooks in Your Life (Bonus: Free Audiobooks!)
Want to skip ahead and learn how to access audiobooks for free? Plain and simple if podcasts and audiobooks aren’t part of your life your f’ing up. The podcasting world has been booming the past few years and just about every book is available in audio form these days. If you’re not addicted to podcasts... Continue Reading →
Noobie Guide to the Stock Market: The What, Why, and Where
In 1950, one-dollar could buy you 3 pounds of coffee. In 2019, one-dollar can’t buy you a single cup. The value of our money decreases over time as goods and services become more expensive. This is called economic inflation. So saving and stockpiling money is not enough. If this money does not grow somehow, then... Continue Reading →
Money Accounts Cheatsheet: 401ks, IRAs, HSAs, FSAs, Brokerage, Checkings, Savings
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane: You are 14 years old and you finally figured out how to make some money! Every other Saturday you mow the neighbor’s lawn and earn yourself $10. You throw your dad a few bucks for the gas and then stash the rest into your new safety deposit box... Continue Reading →
Why Are You Wasting Your Time Blogging?
Good question, I’ll answer that in a second, but first I need to set the stage: “Financial independence” is achieved when one has a stream of passive income which exceeds their living expenses. In other words, you have assets (investments, real estates, etc.) which generate income, and this income is enough to pay the bills.... Continue Reading →