As I write this, I’m just a few days away from turning the big 5-0 (Allison got there last year). I’m excited! Hitting the half century mark is one of the most profound milestones in a person’s life. Of course … Read More
After the dumpster fire of 2020, we were all looking forward to the hope and promise of a new year. As the seconds ticked down to midnight on December 31, Allison and I shared a toast and a kiss. I … Read More
If you’re like us, you probably thought 2020 was going to be epic (in a good way). We were certainly feeling optimistic when we returned home in January after 10 weeks traveling around Europe and South America. The last part … Read More
If it were easy to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence / Retiring Early), then practically everyone would do it! The fact is that many people would love to FIRE, but only a small percentage will actually reach this goal. Why is … Read More
When you think about “traditional” retirement, you probably picture retiring at age 65 and moving to a place like Florida or Arizona. You’ll spend your time golfing, fishing, and relaxing in a hammock all day. This isn’t a terrible way … Read More
Life during COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone. Even if you’re fortunate to be in good financial shape, you still have to worry about the health concerns of the pandemic. If you’re like us, you’ve probably been getting restless … Read More
Since 2016, Allison and I have written dozens of blog posts, authored books, taught courses, and spoken to audiences about how to achieve FIRE (aka Financial Independence / Retiring Early). We’ve heard from tons of people about how excited they … Read More
Exactly two months before COVID-19 caused the SF Bay Area (and the world, in general) to issue a shelter in place on March 16, 2020, Allison and I had returned from our epic 72-day trip to Europe and South America. … Read More
Exactly two months before COVID-19 caused the SF Bay Area (and the world, in general) to issue a shelter in place on March 16, 2020, Allison and I had returned from our epic 72-day trip to Europe and South America. … Read More
Exactly two months before COVID-19 caused the SF Bay Area (and the world, in general) to issue a shelter in place on March 16, 2020, Allison and I had returned from our epic 72-day trip to Europe and South America. … Read More