A full breakdown how and where we spent our money in 2023, including lots of pictures from throughout the year. See what changed (and why) and read about our spending plans for 2024.
A full breakdown how and where we spent our money in 2023, including lots of pictures from throughout the year. See what changed (and why) and read about our spending plans for 2024.
My best advice for having a great year. Improving your mindset. Spending more consciously. Boosting your income. Perfecting your investment portfolio. And living a healthier life.
A central hub for content and resources focused specifically on transitioning to FI or semi-retirement life. My best articles, interviews with others, calculators, social groups and more.
I compare renting vs owning a home and look at which option gives you more control and predictability over your personal finances. Warning: may trigger homeowners.
An update of how early retirement is unfolding this year. What I’ve been spending my time on, and how the various parts of my life are going (with plenty of pictures!).
We all know the big benefits of financial independence. But what about the other ways your life might change? There’s a surprising number of important yet often overlooked benefits to having more freedom.
From start to finish, how I would approach the FI journey if I woke up broke. What work I’d do, whether I’d buy or rent, lifestyle, savings rate, etc. Could I do it again, and how long would it take?
I share my thoughts on how to talk to friends and family about FIRE, what to tell people about your situation, and navigating those awkward conversations around money and personal finance.
I share my thoughts on moving from being ‘goal focused’ all the time, towards the ‘enjoyment phase’ of your life when you reach FI. And how to do this while still feeling productive, happy, and doing things that matter to you.
I look at the many pros and cons of DIY vs Outsourcing, and why the tradeoffs are different for everyone. I also share my approach and explain how to figure out what’s best for your situation.
Why it’s okay to increase your spending as you become wealthier. And how to do it in such a way that guarantees you keep on getting richer. Plus my thoughts on operating like a rich person.
In this post I share what we’ve been up to this year. We bought a house, continued volunteering, I wrote a book, we kept investing + lots more.