Heartland on FIRE

Give Your Kids’ Finances an Unbeatable Head Start

March 14, 2019 by Mr. Heartland on FIRE

I write a lot about how my wife and I are furiously saving for retirement. But, as my wife kindly reminded me, “what about the kids?! “

The pursuit of Financial Independence (FI) focuses on living below your means and reaping the rewards of compounding gains. If it is possible for someone who only started saving in their 30s to reach FI by then, can you imagine what is possible when their savings snowball starts rolling when they are born? So, let’s dive into the numbers and strategies and see what is possible.

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Net Worth Update 15: Lying Groundhog Edition

March 7, 2019 by Mr. Heartland on FIRE

Just like that, February is done and gone. Contrary to what Puxitawny Phil said, this winter ain’t going nowhah! That varmint is a lying sack of fur! Despite this seemingly unending winter, we have continued to strive for our financial independence. So how did we do?

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Spring Cleaning for Your Finances

February 28, 2019 by Mr. Heartland on FIRE

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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5 Great Ways to Spend Your Tax Return

February 21, 2019 by Mr. Heartland on FIRE

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.

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Beacons of FIRE: How High Earners Can Help Spread FIRE from the Top Down

February 14, 2019 by Mr. Heartland on FIRE

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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Net Worth Update 14: Polar Vortex Edition

February 7, 2019 by Mr. Heartland on FIRE

January was a month of lows… like REALLY low. Windchills of negative 20 to 30 degrees below zero canceled classes and work for many around these parts. So, with temperatures colder than Arendelle taking hold, did the arctic air freeze our net worth?

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