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Most financial experts will tell you that investing in land is a bad idea. And they're probably right. At best, on average, in many cases and places, land will only appreciate at the rate of inflation. And it won't produce any income while sitting … [Continue reading]
It's time for the best articles we've found around the internet in the last month to help you save more, invest smarter, and retire sooner. This month's selections explore the latest move in the price war to lower investment fees and what it means … [Continue reading]
A reader recently asked me to share my investment choices and portfolio breakdown. I'll do this by sharing our investment policy statement (IPS). This includes our asset allocation, strategies to control investment fees and taxes, and plans for … [Continue reading]
I've been intrigued by real estate for years. I first saw it as a way to accelerate my path to early retirement. More recently, I’ve considered the benefits of diversifying out of paper assets due to high stock valuations and low interest rates. … [Continue reading]
Travel, adventure, seeing and being in new places, is the spice of life for many of us. But there is never enough time. In the working years we mostly have to make do with a few weeks of vacation annually. By the time family obligations and house … [Continue reading]
I hope everyone is getting outside, enjoying the long days, and having a great summer. Next Monday, we'll resume publishing new, original, weekly content. First, it's time for the best articles we've found around the internet in the last month to … [Continue reading]
The following post was originally published on Eat the Financial Elephant in March 2015, shortly after my wife and I dug out from under our past investing mistakes. It is the fourth of the four most valuable resources that helped us go from feeling … [Continue reading]
The following post was originally published on Eat the Financial Elephant in March 2015, shortly after my wife and I dug out from under our past investing mistakes. It is the third of the four most valuable resources that helped us go from feeling … [Continue reading]
The following post was originally published on Eat the Financial Elephant in February 2015, shortly after my wife and I dug out from under our past investing mistakes. I posted it as the second of the four most valuable resources that helped us go … [Continue reading]
The following post was originally published on Eat the Financial Elephant in February 2015, shortly after my wife and I dug out from under our past investing mistakes. I posted it as the first of the four most valuable resources that helped us go … [Continue reading]
Before we dive into this month's best of the web, we need to take care of a little blog business. First, Can I Retire Yet? was featured in several audio formats this past month. I had the chance to sit down with Todd Tresidder for a rare episode … [Continue reading]
I’ve shared my poor experience working with a financial advisor and spelled out inherent conflicts of interest that are present when paying for financial advice. You may think I chose the title of this article as “clickbait” to draw readers in … [Continue reading]
The following is an interview with ESI from ESI Money, a blog about achieving financial independence through earning, saving, and investing (ESI). It’s written by an early 50’s retiree who achieved financial independence, shares what’s worked for … [Continue reading]
Five years ago this month we downsized for early retirement. With a series of yard sales, charity pickups, and gifts to friends, we reduced the volume of our possessions by about one-half. We then carefully staged our 4-bedroom family home where we'd … [Continue reading]
It's been an exciting month for the blog with exposure to a lot of new readers. Welcome to those of you finding us recently. It's time to share the best items we've found from around the internet in the last month to help you save more, invest … [Continue reading]
I began writing about personal finance to create a positive outlet for the anger, regret, and pain I experienced because of investing mistakes I made as a young professional. I became a consumer advocate to help others avoid repeating my … [Continue reading]
My financial story creates an interesting juxtaposition, as I recently shared with Steve Chen on the NewRetirement Podcast. On one hand, my wife and I did many things well with our money. We achieved financial independence quickly, allowing me to … [Continue reading]
A few weeks ago I completed and filed my returns for the 2017 tax year. Once again, without much attention to the matter, I paid very little in taxes. And, once again, despite what many financial professionals will tell you, I didn't find taxes … [Continue reading]
It's time to explore the best articles from around the web to help you save more, invest smarter, and retire sooner. This month we start with articles focused on one of our core principles, keeping your finances simple. We also look at times when … [Continue reading]
I recently made the decision to retire early. My wife did not. She continues to work the same number of hours at her same job. Our path enables me to be free of a job I was burnt out on, improves family dynamics, and allows us to live with … [Continue reading]
A combination of high stock valuations and low interest rates creates a challenge for investors contemplating where to deploy their capital. This environment is especially scary for those approaching retirement, worried about retiring at the wrong … [Continue reading]
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