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Performance Update: May*
Mr. 1500 Days | June 27
*What a boring title! Some days, the creative juices just aren’t flowing. My main goal* was to build an investment […]
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Buy The Dream Home Now Or Wait For A Better Price
Financial Samurai | June 26
A large part of building wealth involves delaying gratification. Therefore, you might find yourself wondering whether […]
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Millennials Are Turning 40: Have Things Gotten Better Or Worse?
Wanderer | June 24
When we started this blog, we were 30-something millennials frustrated by Boomers talking down to us as if we were […]
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Letting An ARM Reset Is Similar To A Free Mortgage Recast
Financial Samurai | June 24
If you bought a home during a high-interest rate environment, it's wise to prepare for either a mortgage refinance or a […]
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Pet Care: 12 Signs Your Pet Needs to See a Vet
Randell Suba | June 21
Pets are cherished members of our families, and their well-being is paramount. As responsible pet owners, it’s […]
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The Perfect House To Raise A Family In A Big City
Financial Samurai | June 21
Since 1999, I've been climbing up the property ladder to find the perfect house in a big city. What I've realized is […]
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Random Thoughts On Long Travel
Mr. 1500 Days | June 21
On May 31, we jumped in the Model Y and started our journey to Seattle. Tomorrow (6/21), we get back home. Here’s how […]
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Why Venture Capital Funds Beats Investing In Individual Companies
Financial Samurai | June 20
If you want to invest in venture capital, I believe it's more beneficial to invest in a venture capital fund than in […]
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Don’t Beat Up Your Opponents Too Badly While Smiling
Financial Samurai | June 19
If you want career, financial, and social success, don't beat up your opponents too badly while smiling. This advice […]
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Reader Case: Teachers Fast Track FIRE with Flag Theory
FIRECracker | June 17
Today’s reader case really caught my eye because not only are they not six-figure STEM people, they love traveling as […]
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No Rush To Pay Off Your Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Before It Resets
Financial Samurai | June 17
During my days of purchasing homes with mortgages, I had a fondness for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). The appeal […]
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From Part-Time To Full-Time Fatherhood: A Tricky Transition
Financial Samurai | June 14
When my son was born in April 2017, I promised to become a full-time father until he turned five. I was so serious […]
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Choosing an Offline Life
Tanja Hester | June 13
The story of how I came to step away from my public presence on the internet (and stop participating in social media […]
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10 Essential Money Management Tips for Financial Success
Allen Francis | June 12
What is your definition of financial success? Do you want to get out of debt? Are you thinking about starting a […]
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15 Types of Older Men That Are Single For A Reason
Alex Galbraith | June 12
In today’s fast-paced world of dating, it’s not uncommon to come across older men who are still navigating the […]
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14 Reasons to Reconsider Shopping Online Exclusively
Alex Galbraith | June 12
In an age dominated by the convenience of online shopping, the allure of virtual storefronts beckons with promises of […]
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14 Things From the ‘70s and ‘80s That Have Faded Away
Drew Blankenship | June 12
The ‘70s and ‘80s were vibrant decades filled with unique cultural phenomena, technological advancements, and […]
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Are You Rich? 14 Ways To Find Out Your Real Net Worth
Randell Suba | June 12
Have you ever wondered where you stand financially? Curious if you’re truly “wealthy”? The first step is […]
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Cyber Secure: 12 No-Cost Ways to Protect Your Online Data
Randell Suba | June 12
In today’s digital age, protecting personal data is crucial. Many assume online security requires costly tools. […]
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11 Retro Foods That Were Popular in the 1910s
Alex Galbraith | June 11
In today’s fast-paced world of food trends and culinary innovations, it’s fascinating to look back at the dishes […]
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11 Mistakes People Make When Choosing a College
Alex Galbraith | June 11
Choosing the right college is a pivotal decision that can shape one’s academic and professional future. However, […]
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How Much Should I Save for Starting a Business?
Drew Blankenship | June 11
Starting a business is an exciting but financially demanding venture. Knowing how much to save can help you avoid […]
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Interest Rates Are Dropping – Now What?
Wanderer | June 10
On Wednesday, Canada’s central bank officially ended the fastest and most dramatic interest rate-hiking cycle in our […]
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Why I Plan to Start an SEPP
Go Curry Cracker | June 9
“Isn’t a Roth conversion ladder far superior to an SEPP in every way?” “You wrote all of this stuff about SEPPs […]
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A New Vantage Point
Mr. 1500 Days | June 7
When I was a kid, I remember lusting after sports cars. I’m sure I had a poster of a Lamborghini Countach on my wall. […]
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May 2024 Early Retirement Update – Summer is Here
JustinRoG | June 6
Welcome back to Root of Good, folks! We are back in Raleigh after our latest Caribbean cruise. In a few days we hit the […]
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UK Entrepreneurs Reject Real Estate, Go Full Nomad!
Wanderer | June 3
Before we get to today’s post, I want to announce the winner of last week’s book contest. After randomizing the […]
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How to Hack Capitalism
FIRECracker | May 27
I get requests to blurb/promote books often, but now that I have an energetic 8-month-old who just started crawling […]
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The World Is Amazing
Mr. 1500 Days | May 22
If you don’t pay attention to The Big Scary News, the world is amazing. I like to think of all of the differences […]
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Reader Case: Fellow Poverty Sibling
Wanderer | May 20
Time for another reader case! This one really jumped out at me for reasons that will become obvious in a minute. Hi […]