VTSAX is one of my favorite funds. It is simple and easy, and it has low expenses. This index fund tracks the Total Stock market, and it is efficient. As everyone knows, new products come out all the time. Fidelity released a … Read More
Let me start off with apologizing about sounding too crass. Yes FU money literally refers to F-you. Now, in the way I am using it we would like to give it a place in the financial world. FU money is … Read More
Retiring can be a massive dream for many people in the world. Doing it early is an even better dream since most people work most of their lives, hoping they can reach early retirement. One thing we could do is … Read More
Whenever I am thinking of a significant change in life, the common question that may come up is, “where should I move?” It is a thing that my wife and I talk about. The thought of relocating to a new … Read More
Why is spending less than you earn so crucial to building wealth? When building wealth, people have often said you need to live below your means. Living below your means is something that is emphasized through a lot of financial … Read More
After reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, most people come under the conclusion that owning assets is better than having liabilities. That is so true. “The rich people acquire assets. The poor and middle class acquire liabilities that they … Read More
Looking for places to live can be a daunting task. We need to weigh the pros and cons of each place. How do you pick an area? Here are the pros and cons of living in an HCOL vs LCOL … Read More
As I get older, I realize money isn’t everything. People talk about the importance of money. Money can buy you things. It has value to bring about the worldly items we may need to sustain us. A history teacher always … Read More
There are two sides to wealth. There is old money vs new money. Each one has its place in society, but they have been built differently and act in different ways. As you think about it, we talk about the … Read More
Fat FIRE offers the chance to enjoy a higher standard of living with more financial security than other kinds of FIRE. Here’s how to make it happen. Financial independence is a dream for many people. The idea of quitting your … Read More
Welcome to It Takes Two to FIRE. This interview series has been developed to highlight couples working together to achieve FIRE. I have been quite excited about this opportunity to learn from FIRE couples and see how their journey has been as … Read More