Life experiences can have a profoundly positive or negative impact on the way we think about money. When good things happen we view the world through rose colored glasses. When bad things occur we squint through shards of glass. How does your past impact your feelings about money? Do you face financial matters from a… Read More

There are twenty-four hours available in any given day. Is it just me or do those hours seem to pass in the blink of an eye? One minute you are rising out of bed and the next you are climbing back into it. Math has a funny way of playing tricks on our minds. Twenty-four… Read More

Many members of the FIRE community set dates for retirement. I constantly read things like I plan to retire in 5 years. I want to retire at age 40. I will no longer be working by age 45. I understand the premise behind these dates. If you set a specific goal you are more likely… Read More

When you save money do you save with a specific goal in mind? Do you set aside cash with the intention of buying one particular thing? It may sound strange but I’ve never done this. I didn’t purposefully set aside money for my car, my house or my rental property. I just put money in… Read More