The human brain is a fascinating organ. It essentially functions as a three tier system with most of the basic functions of day to day living handled by the “primitive” hindbrain (brainstem) component. The hindbrain essentially allows the forebrain more bandwidth to perform its higher level functions with greater efficiency by taking the minutiae […]
Welcome to this episode of The Doctor’s Bill (Can You Afford It?). Wonder if you should buy that big ticket item or not? Well here’s your chance to have a wealth management expert, Johanna Fox Turner, of Fox & Company Wealth Management analyze your overall finances and make a final verdict on whether or […]
One of the coolest perks and highlights I have had since starting this blog was getting a message that Jim Dahle, of White Coat Investor Fame, wanted my address so that he could send me a copy of his latest book, The White Coat Investor’s Financial Boot Camp. I was pretty floored to be […]
I had an interesting, if not challenging, childhood. As most of you already know, all a kid wants is to be part of the crowd and just fit in. Standing out, regardless if it is from good or bad attributes, tends to bring unwanted attention and can effectively isolate you from your peers. Nowadays […]
I have a special treat for my readers today. I have none other than the brains behind FI Physician, David Graham, MD, back fulfilling his promise of writing the highly anticipated sequel to his incredible first guest post on this site, “Planning The Next Life: How To Leave Money To Your Heirs.” But […]
Thank you for stopping by for another installment in my Divorce and FIRE series. I have been thrilled with the support and comments shown by my readers to these individuals who have really opened up and shared with us a very traumatic time in their lives. Every person who has submitted their story has […]
Alright, before there are calls made to local enforcement agencies, I will have to explain myself. I think discovering FIRE, of the financial independence/retire early kind, was one of the most important steps in putting me on the path to financial success that I am currently on. There are so many wonderful stories of […]
Three little numbers. Those three little numbers can have a significant impact on your household finances in the early stages of your financial life cycle (when you become debt free and financially independent the impact these numbers have is lessened greatly). Interest rates, insurance policy premiums, even the ability to rent can all be […]
“If you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live?”-Unknown Achieving retirement bliss is the ultimate goal for those who wish to pursue financial independence and possible early retirement. Most people focus on wealth to achieve this. However it is important to not neglect other factors that will be […]
Earlier this year I published a post detailing the first of 3 vacations I had planned for 2019 (after surviving 2018 without one). Today I wanted to share my experience with my recently completed 2nd vacation, which, for reasons that will be revealed later, was by far my most anticipated vacation in years. Whereas […]
