A 401k is a powerful tool for reaching financial independence. But there is a decision to make. Should we invest our 401ks using pre-tax dollars or using a Roth 401k? It’s kinda like betting on horses. [Read more…] about The 401k Race: How We Placed Our Bet
Our Cash Flow Budget Process
Every week I ask Mrs. HoF if she has any ideas for a post and she’s told me a few times to post about our budget process. Well, I figured, since she is so passionate about it I would go ahead and let her write her own post. So, guess what, here’s Mrs. HoF with her first post!
Progress Update 5: The Green is Back, HSAs & Dying Trees
Hello May! Happy to see you. Spring has FINALLY Sprung! With the beginning of the growing season upon us has our net worth began to grow again? After a couple down months let’s take a look:
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The Great Financial Migration Part II
Back in March, we decided to bite the bullet and transfer our investments from Edward Jones to Vanguard. You can read Part I of this adventure HERE. At the time of that post, we had just initiated the transfers. I wanted to give an update on where things stand and what my thoughts are on the process. [Read more…] about The Great Financial Migration Part II
Yard Work: 5 Reasons I Do My Own
“I love yard work!” – said almost nobody ever.
You come home from work, beat from the day, then you gotta run right back out and tackle the yard. It’s hot, sweaty, dusty, and tiring. And then you gotta do it every week for months on end. Who the hell likes that?
***slowly raises my hand*** [Read more…] about Yard Work: 5 Reasons I Do My Own
