“How do I get my spouse on board with FIRE (Financial Independence)?” That’s the question I see repeated every week in the world of personal finance and in the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement. The reality is that far too many marriages are stuck in a game of financial tug-o-war. Pulling, heaving, and running in opposite directions with money in the … [Read more...] about One Question to Get your Spouse on Board with Financial Independence
Archives for May 2018
Living on Full Disability: 4 Life Lessons Learned From My Neighbor
“Back in my day it was a shameful thing to be dependent on the government. If you were a man, you’d do whatever you could to provide for yourself and your family.”--My Dad. My dad is a staunch conservative and was #TeamMAGA from day one. I’m actually about 99% sure that my dad voted for Donald Trump in the GOP primary. Why? I don’t know. Actually I do, my dad wanted … [Read more...] about Living on Full Disability: 4 Life Lessons Learned From My Neighbor
25 by 25: Setting Life Goals for the Next 12 Months
You know why April is the best month? Yep! It’s my birthday month. I’m 25 years old. Quarter of a century. I can rent a car without paying an extra fee. All that fun jazz. Now, I’m really not a big celebration kinda guy but my last three birthdays have been pretty awful. 2015: Loaded up a uHaul and moved on to Houston 2016: Moved again within Houston and the … [Read more...] about 25 by 25: Setting Life Goals for the Next 12 Months
