The Unspoken Problem With Financial Freedom Few People Acknowledge
Financial freedom—it's many people's goal, and we see it glorified in the media all the time. But few talk about a certain issue that may come with achieving financial independence.…
FIRE & Retirement
Invest in Real Estate Using Your Roth IRA
You’ve considered investing in real estate as a way to build your wealth, whether through flipping properties, renting or leasing, or hanging onto it long-term in hopes of its value…
No, You Are NOT Going Too Far in Pursuit of Financial Independence
Choose the healthy, wealthy, happy path that will leave you better off. And once you go for it, optimize for happiness, health, and wealth without apology.
5 Truths I Learned by Living Financially Free for One Year
it has been almost exactly one year since I purchased the property that made me financially independent. A year into this, here's what I've learned.
How to Calculate Your Freedom Number by Learning Your “Real” Net Worth
Freedom number—what is that, you ask? If you don’t know, you’ve been thinking about your finances all wrong. Let me explain.
How Two 30-Something Twins Achieved FIRE in 5 Years on Rental Income
Curious how to reach FIRE in 5 years with real estate? Here's a detailed case study of how two twins from the Twin Cities did it.
Are Your Children Stopping You From Achieving Financial Freedom?
Many parents think they can't make changes for financial freedom. But are these changes unacceptable “sacrifices” or desperately needed “improvements”?
Why Financial Freedom Can Be Highly Overrated—And Not Necessarily Lead to Happiness
Retirement can be done right in my opinion. But if you just retire because you've hit the age of 65 and now you're eligible for social security or whatever... well,…
Want to Retire Early? Sorry, But Much of Your Net Worth May Not Help
Many Americans blindly believe that net worth is the best way to track financial success. But when it comes to early retirement, that number may be useless.
This App Will Help You Track Your Way to Financial Independence
There are many tracking tools out there, but one of my favorites — and one that I have used for over three years — is Intuit’s Mint product. Here's how…
5 Reasons Real Estate Is the Perfect Early Retirement Tool
Like me, you can remove the need for a nine-to-five job. You can work on projects and on schedules you love, whether they pay enough or not. Ultimately, you only…
Does the 4% Retirement Spending Rule Still Hold Up—And Where Do Rentals Fit in?
Is the 4% rule of retirement saving still relevant? What about rentals, how do they change the math? Here's an checkup on today's retirement investing.
Retirement Accelerator: 7 Steps to Reach Financial Independence in 5-10 Years
In the 20th Century, people worked for 40-50 years, then retired. The office or factory threw a little shindig with cake or beer, then the retiree went home and sat…
