Left Behind
I had an interesting, if not challenging, childhood. As most of you already know, all a kid wants is...
RIP XRAYVSN: Blogoversary & Exit Stage Left
It is hard to believe that 4 years and 3 days ago I made the decision to have my...
The Seven Heavenly Financial Virtues
Previously I have written about the 7 Cardinal Sins and how they applied to the world of finance: Index...
The Wheels Of Finance: How The Automobile & Finance Intersect
America has had a long love affair with the automobile. The automobile has been elevated to more than just...
Lacking Grit: The Downside Of When Things Come Too Easy
In the 80s I grew up watching a TV show called Silver Spoons, where Ricky Shroeder played a character...
A Regret Of Mine: When Someday Never Comes
I spent a lot of my formative years in Louisiana, where I developed great friendships that have lasted decades....
Case Example: Behavioral Finance Biases In Stock Picking
Before I immersed myself in the FIRE/financial online community (as late as 2011), I had absolutely no clue how...
The Weight of Personal Finance: How Exercise and FIRE Are Similar And How They Differ
It seems that there are a set of common principles in the universe that can apply to various aspects...
When It Is NOT Better To Give Than Receive: It Is Okay To Be Selfish
The term selfish is often used in a derogative fashion. No one wants to be called selfish. We try...
Protecting My Sanity: Combating Burnout One Bite At A Time
I can’t speak on behalf of all in my specialty, but I wager that there is a good percentage...
The BackStrong Chair
