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A new post every week

I hope you enjoy reading these posts as much as I enjoy writing them. They will include topics such as personal finance, FIRE (financial independence retire early), familial relationships, and general day-to-day stories about life. The common theme will stay the same though - how can I get more TIME to do the things I love?

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Disclaimer: I am not a financial or tax advisor. All opinions are my own. This blog is based on my own financial experience towards personal finance.

#97. Whatever You Call It, Take Time To Meditate, Pray, Listen, Etc.

ZachP

Jul 12
3 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#97. Whatever You Call It, Take Time To Meditate, Pray, Listen, Etc.

"Go, go, GO!" If you're not on the go, you are not moving forward. Right?? Spending time with your own thoughts can be tricky. Doing so...

#95. "I Wish I Knew What They Were Thinking." Here Is Why This Doesn't Matter

ZachP

Jul 7
3 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#95. "I Wish I Knew What They Were Thinking." Here Is Why This Doesn't Matter

This comes up a lot in our job during plea negotiations, trial work, and other communications. "If only I knew what they were thinking,...

#94. What Does Writing Things Down Actually Accomplish?

ZachP

Jul 5
2 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#94. What Does Writing Things Down Actually Accomplish?

Having someone in your life to keep you accountable is great, whether that is through a life coach, partner, friend, etc. However, once...

#92. "I Hate Work! I Just Want To Retire!"

ZachP

Jun 30
2 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#92. "I Hate Work! I Just Want To Retire!"

I hear or read this phrase or something similar almost weekly. It's at the tip of so many tongues. It's completely understandable why...

#91. Procrastination: The Terminator To Your Wealth-Building Journey

ZachP

Jun 28
3 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#91. Procrastination: The Terminator To Your Wealth-Building Journey

Procrastination can annihilate a person's wealth-building journey. It prevents you from changing jobs, starting that business venture,...

#89. When To Hire A Professional

ZachP

Jun 23
3 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#89. When To Hire A Professional

Socrates, in Plato's Republic, Part 2, embarked on a thought experiment to build a "just city". The premise behind this city is that...

#86. Personal Finance Is Personal

ZachP

Jun 16
2 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#86. Personal Finance Is Personal

"It's called "personal" finance for a reason." The first time I heard that phrase was from Andy Hill, founder of Marriage Kids and Money....

#83. Be Generous With Your Time

ZachP

Jun 9
2 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#83. Be Generous With Your Time

"I cannot afford to make a donation." This may be true, especially if you are tracking and maximizing every penny. This week our football...

#77. Is "Work-Optional" The New "Retire Early"?

ZachP

May 26
2 min

Time Challenge Series

#77. Is "Work-Optional" The New "Retire Early"?

The more people I talk to about retirement, the more I hear, "I don't want to just set around doing nothing all day. I plan to work on...

#76. Why You Shouldn't Be A Saver

ZachP

May 24
2 min

Adulting Is Hard

#76. Why You Shouldn't Be A Saver

Before you do a happy dance because The Sytch said you didn't need to save money, listen up. After a person has their emergency fund in...

#75. Chasing FI Doesn't Have To Be Lonely

ZachP

May 22
3 min

Time Challenge Series

#75. Chasing FI Doesn't Have To Be Lonely

The journey to financial independence ("FI") can be very lonely at times. When you are doing something that most people are not, you will...

#71. Is Your Fuel Tank on "E"? A Common Problem When Chasing FI

ZachP

May 12
3 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#71. Is Your Fuel Tank on "E"? A Common Problem When Chasing FI

I gauge a lot of things in life like a fuel tank. No one in this world has an infinite supply of "X" without needing to refill their...

#69. Learn Daily

ZachP

May 8
3 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#69. Learn Daily

The moment you believe you have all the answers is the moment you should expect to be hit with a piece of humble pie. A major detriment...

#65. First Time, Every Time

ZachP

Apr 28
2 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#65. First Time, Every Time

If you have been keeping up with my posts, you know that I have been in a week-long jury trial skills course. Each day has consisted of...

#64. Introducing The Couples' Financial Conversations & Goal Setting Worksheet

ZachP

Apr 26
4 min

Time Challenge Series

#64. Introducing The Couples' Financial Conversations & Goal Setting Worksheet

Money is often cited as one of the leading causes of stress and conflict in relationships. It is easy to say, "As a couple you should be...

#63. The Paradox of Building Wealth: Simple Formula, Complex Journey

ZachP

Apr 24
4 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#63. The Paradox of Building Wealth: Simple Formula, Complex Journey

At first glance, the formula for building wealth seems deceptively simple: spend less than you earn, save and invest the difference, and...

#62. The Power of Continuous Learning

ZachP

Apr 21
2 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#62. The Power of Continuous Learning

As a seasoned attorney with eight years of experience handling a wide range of cases, I know the importance of continuous learning and...

#61. I've Got Another Confession To Make (said in my best Dave Grohl voice)

ZachP

Apr 19
2 min

Time Challenge Series

#61. I've Got Another Confession To Make (said in my best Dave Grohl voice)

I am sitting here blasting Best of You by the Foo Fighters, and the first line is this, "I've got another confession to make, I'm your...

#59. Love & Money: Combining Finances Is A Tricky Game

ZachP

Apr 14
5 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#59. Love & Money: Combining Finances Is A Tricky Game

Combining finances as a couple is tricky. However, properly navigating this financial partnership is crucial for building trust,...

#56. It's Spring Break!?! Are You Choosing Experiences or Material Things?

ZachP

Apr 7
2 min

Financial Independence Tangents

#56. It's Spring Break!?! Are You Choosing Experiences or Material Things?

As the title suggests, we are on a mini spring break vacation. My wife is a kindergarten teacher, and she is currently out on spring...

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