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If You’re Going To Bet Big, Bet On Yourself First

Last Updated on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 4 Comments
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Not too long ago, I discovered a Twitter account that looks at some of the cringy financial Tik Tok advice out there. It’s a lot of the things you would have seen (and still see) on YouTube and Instagram. Young, mostly white, mostly male influencers peddling crypto, NFTs, options trading, and various other get-rich-quick schemes. […]

Buying I Bonds As Part Of My Emergency Fund Strategy

Last Updated on April 12, 2022December 23, 2021 13 Comments
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If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I stress the importance of having a sizeable emergency fund. You never know when life might hit you, so having cash on hand is extremely important. Unfortunately, keeping an emergency fund often comes with a trade-off. Rather than invest your money, you’re forced to […]

Is FSKAX A Good Investment?

Last Updated on April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 5 Comments
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A few days ago, I made my yearly contribution to my Solo 401k. It’s something that I’ve done every year without fail since I first discovered that side hustling made me eligible for this extra tax-advantaged account. I have my Solo 401k with Fidelity because it charges no fees and has good investment options, and […]

People Smarter Than Us Know Things That We Don’t – And That’s Okay

Last Updated on August 28, 2021March 25, 2021 12 Comments
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If you want to get a big case of FOMO (i.e. fear of missing out), all you have to do is sit down and read some financial news. You’ll kick yourself at all the big investments you’ve missed out on over the years. Bitcoin to $100,000! Gamestop making people millionaires! Teslanaires balling out! And now […]

Once You Hit Coast FIRE, Things Become Much Easier

Last Updated on August 28, 2021March 8, 2021 16 Comments
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My wife and I are currently in the market for a new house. We have plenty of money saved, have a high household income, and after a decade of living well below our means, we think we’re ready to start inflating our lifestyle a bit more (or a lot more if we’re being real). I’m […]