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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.
#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...
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Apr 24, 20234 min read
#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...
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Apr 21, 20232 min read
#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...
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Apr 19, 20232 min read
#60. A Tale of Two Investors: Why Your Mindset Matters More Than You Think
Picture these two friends, Jack and Jill, who decided to invest in an index fund following the S&P 500. They were both excited about the...
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Apr 17, 20232 min read
#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,...
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Apr 14, 20235 min read
#58. You Vs. Yourself
This is tough to write because it requires a lot of soul-searching. Being honest with oneself is a very difficult thing to do. I was on...
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Apr 12, 20233 min read
#57. The Silent Wealth Killer
As I sit here on a quiet Saturday evening, sipping on a foamy beverage and reflecting on things, I can't help but think about how my...
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Apr 10, 20233 min read
#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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Apr 7, 20232 min read
#55. 4 Months into Our 8-Step Journey: Updates, Changes, and a New Venture
Wow! It has been a long time since I have done an official post on my 8-step journey. If you need a refresher, click here to read our...
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Apr 5, 20233 min read
#54. Master the Game: 5 Habits From Highly Successful Investors
Have you ever wondered what separates successful investors from the rest? I certainly did when I first started investing. After years of...
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Apr 3, 20233 min read
#53. Maximize Your Money: Smart Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund
Are you ready to turn your tax refund into a powerful tool for building wealth? With the tax deadline just around the corner, now is the...
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Mar 31, 20234 min read
#52. Investing In The Big 3: Wealth, Health, And Relationships
Picture this: a life where your finances flourish, your health thrives, and your relationships bloom, creating an existence of abundance....
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Mar 29, 20234 min read
#51. Top 5 Money Mistakes To Avoid In Your 30s
According to a recent survey, over 60% of Americans do not have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency expense. However, this does...
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Mar 27, 20234 min read
#50. Think In Percentages
A common question I come across online and among my friends is whether they are saving enough for retirement. Then, they throw out...
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Mar 24, 20231 min read
#49. Finding My Personal Finance Niche
I started writing for this blog last year in November. I started this journey without having any niche in mind. All I wanted was to...
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Mar 22, 20233 min read
#48. How To Make Your Child A Tax-Free Millionaire
The wonderfulness of a Roth IRA. Imagine waking up at 60 years old and having $1,000,000 (in today's value) sitting in a tax-free...
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Mar 20, 20233 min read
#47. Forty-Seven Lessons With Money I Wish I Learned Earlier
One. Money should never be the final goal Two. A reliable 9 to 5 paycheck is a valuable resource Three. There are no short-cuts to...
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Mar 17, 20233 min read
#46. How We Are Preparing For A Market Downturn
In an earlier post, I explained how there will be another recession at some point. And in that same post, I teased what our plan would...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
#45. What The Public Gets Wrong About The FIRE Movement
Imagine that you have built up a reliable source of cash flow that does not require you to leave the bed in the morning. Whether you...
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Mar 13, 20234 min read
#44. Three Ways To Do A Simple Budget
I did not title this article, "Adulting Is Hard", but I am including it in that series and my FI tangents as well. There is no one...
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Mar 10, 20234 min read
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