I would say the vast majority of the time the mission of this blog is to inspire readers with some of my life events, both good and bad, so that you can derive some benefit if you find yourself in a similar position. On very rare occasions the roles can actually be reversed […]
I enjoy perusing the web and reading blog posts and articles that catch my eye. Some of the great posts I have come across I share with my readers through my Grand Rounds series. Sometimes a particular article is thought provoking and I thought I could highlight/elaborate on it in a dedicated […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 don’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
