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
Retirement
The Great Financial Migration – Part 1
The big news around the Heartland on FIRE household this week is we’ve taken the plunge and decided to move all of our investment funds from Edward Jones over to Vanguard.
[Read more…] about The Great Financial Migration – Part 1
Progress Update 3
Happy March everyone! With a new month dawning, I want take a look back at February and update you all on our portfolio value and net worth.
You can always check the latest and greatest info on the Track Our Progress page.
So, how ’bout that February? [Read more…] about Progress Update 3
Progress Update 2
It’s the beginning of a new month. That means its time for me to do a little roundup of the month that was and to update our net worth numbers for all you tens of readers.
You can always check the latest and greatest info on the Track Our Progress page.
So, what the heck happened in January? [Read more…] about Progress Update 2
Life Can Be Grand Living in the Heartland
If you’ve read the About this Blog page you know that the Heartland on FIRE crew lives near St. Louis, MO. Smack dab in the middle of America’s Heartland… a place that many call “Flyover Country”.
Now at first blush, the Heartland doesn’t offer ocean views, rocky mountains, the trendiest restaurants or shopping, or the highest paying jobs in country. It’s also true that the weather tends to be bipolar (super hot and humid in one moment and bitterly cold the next). As I am writing this the temperature has dropped from the mid 60s down into the 20s! What the hell? So, it’s understandable why many think the way they do.
However, for those of us on the path to FI, you may find that Heartland living can be a secret weapon to achieving FI significantly sooner.
[Read more…] about Life Can Be Grand Living in the Heartland
Our 2018 Savings and Investment Plan
2018 is just around the corner. If you recall, 2017 was dedicated to immolating our last remaining student loan. With that goal quickly approaching the Heartland on Fire household is turning our sites to aggressively increasing our savings and investments for the upcoming year. So, if you want to see the game plan and hold us accountable at the year’s end keep on reading. [Read more…] about Our 2018 Savings and Investment Plan