Econome
I spent a bunch of money to hang out with people who save lots of money. Here's how that went. A few weeks ago my wife and I went to…
How to fix your fridge
27.39 easy steps to get yo stuff cold again. Fuck this guy. Before your fridge goes down, it's important to have a little talk with it about WHEN it's going…
FIRE Goals Update: 1 year of Early Retirement
A year ago I early retired from my insane job as a cop. Before I left, I had high hopes, set goals, and prepared to fucking dominate my hard won…
VITA: First Impressions
Doing peoples taxes for free, because why not? image credit Last week I did my first shift volunteering for VITA/TCE(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/ Tax Counseling for the Elderly). I spent…
FIRE ain’t dead.
Financial Samurai had a thought provoking post. I commented the shit out of it. Below is my response, along with some added stuff. image source Sam over at Financial Samurai…
The Syndicate
Real estate syndications, and how I'm still not in any. No real estate here A while back I got interested in real estate syndications. And then a few weeks ago…
The Coarser Things
I've got a friend who once told me she enjoys the finer things of life. Fancy wine, jaunts to exotic diving locations. The most expensive dining experiences. All that. I…
FIRE life, part whatever
An update and stuff Well this has been a comparatively crazy week. Since both kids are now in full time childcare or school, I should have plenty of time to…
Perfect or Pareto?
Perfect is not always the best option. I sat on the cold concrete, and focused intently on the boot in my hand. Thick aromatic polish had been slathered on, and…
The Reward
For my fellow servicemen and cops: Image Source You struggle for years, working long hours under shitty conditions. You learn complex skills, growing your knowledge to apply it in a…