We’ve been trying grocery pickup the last couple months and I’m here to tell you it warrants serious consideration as a lifestyle optimization hack for everyone and those on the path to Financial Independence, especially.
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The Economics of a Backyard BBQ
The smell of the grill, the sounds of kids playing and birds chirping. Who doesn’t love a good backyard BBQ? If you stop and take a moment to think about the financial aspect of a BBQ you just might love them even more. In fact, a BBQ can help you and your friends save a boatload of money!
[Read more…] about The Economics of a Backyard BBQMake Risky Moves with Little Actual Risk
Have you ever considered starting a business? Maybe building a real estate portfolio? How about drastically changing careers? Sounds pretty risky right?
While there is no way to eliminate risk, a solid financial base and developing hobbies you are passionate about can make these “risky” endeavors much less risky.
[Read more…] about Make Risky Moves with Little Actual RiskSpring Cleaning for Your Finances
It’s the late stages of winter and the tulips are starting to emerge and the days are growing longer. I am starting to feel the pull of yardwork that needs doing and noticing areas that need decluttering. That means it must be about time for some Spring Cleaning!
Past the holidays and before the craziness of summer activities kick in there is a window of relative calm (unless you are a tax accountant!). This is a perfect time to knock out some Spring Cleaning. But did you know that you can do Spring Cleaning for your finances too?
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It’s that time of the year again… My wife and I just wrapped up filing our taxes for the year. Boy, let me tell you that is on the top of my list for fun weekend activities. Oh well, with another winter weather watch squashing other plans, it was as good a time as any to knock it out. As it turns out, we are going to get a refund this year. So what the hell should we do with it?
Here are 5 great ways to spend it.
[Read more…] about 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Tax ReturnBeacons of FIRE: How High Earners Can Help Spread FIRE from the Top Down
The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement is geared towards anyone, no matter where they fall along the income spectrum. The tips, tricks and hacks central to the movement can have remarkable impacts for six figure bread winners and minimum wage earners alike.
However, high earners who demonstrate FIRE principles can have wide-spread influence. It’s important for these individuals to be shining examples… to be Beacons of the FIRE movement.
So let’s explore the potential impacts that can be made by high earners seeking FIRE.
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