How to Safely Retire at 55 with $2 Million (You Can)
Thoughts of early retirement bring excitement, then questions, and finally fear. In this post, I’ll do the simple math to give you the confidence to safely retire early. You can do it!
My life view changed in my 40s. I trace it back to Marissa Mayer.
Life has its ups and downs. It can be a real struggle, especially when you're high profile. The best we can do is to find the people who can help us get through.
Are You in the “Almost, Just, Recently” Stage of Life?
Have you almost, just, or recently reached financial freedom? This period starts ten years before and ends ten after your freedom date. It's a make-or-break stage of life when you begin thinking differently about your financial well-being.
On Time: The Reason We Pursue Financial Freedom
Time is a universal constant, yet how we perceive time varies. In this post, we'll explore how to make the most of our 24 hours and even slow down how we experience time.
Ten Principles for Living a Good Life. They’re Unconventional.
You've reached financial independence. You've won the lottery. But the jackpot isn't money. It's time. With time, you can live the life you've always dreamed of. Consider these ten life principles as you design your perfect life.
Buy & Hold v. Fast Follow Investing? Use Both!
Buy & hold investing and Fast Follow Investing work well together. I compare the two strategies and highlight their differences. Combine them to create the perfect smart investing solution for early financial freedom.
High-Return, Low-Risk Investing is the Holy Grail. Meet Fast Follow Investing.
Not only does this Holy Grail exist, but it's low-cost, easy to manage, and requires no investing expertise. High returns and capped losses align perfectly for early retirees whose money needs to last for 50+ years.
How To Buy & Hold: Add Cash Savings Alongside Your Low-Cost Stock Index Funds
Buy & hold is a well-known, well-documented investment strategy. It works. But be careful. For me to hold up buy & hold as a smart strategy when you’re financially free, I recommend adding some cash savings. But how much cash?
We Fear Investment Loss. This Is What To Do About It.
As financial freedom nears, we become acutely aware of big losses in our investment portfolios. Can we control how much market crashes hurt us? Contrary to popular belief, we can.
4 Steps to Rewriting Your Money Scripts (and Your Money Success Story)
Your money scripts are your invisible beliefs about money, often formed in childhood. They play a huge part in your financial decision-making. Any financial freedom plan you forge has to consider your money scripts!