Who said starting a business is difficult? Here’s how I’ve done it. I’m just about ready for launch, and by following these directions, you too can be a successful entrepreneur.
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403(b) – The “b” stands for bastards
TL;DR: I don’t have much love for most 403(b)s. In case that wasn't obvious. I’d like to think that the terrible 403(b) choices at most public institutions are the result of HR managers not knowing better and not due to poor negotiating skills, or, … [Continue reading] about 403(b) – The “b” stands for bastards
2018 Dumpster FIRE Spending and 2019 Budget
What doesn’t get measured doesn’t get managed - which led to doing a horrible job of tracking expenses until the end of the year. Some of the extra spending couldn’t be helped - like dad dying - but we’ve got a bunch of self-inflicted wounds. I know … [Continue reading] about 2018 Dumpster FIRE Spending and 2019 Budget
FIRE Ready Aim Savings Report: The “I Was An Idiot With Money” Edition
When I got back from FinCon, Mrs FIRE Ready Aim saw the fire in my eyes (ha!) and asked “Alright, what's it gonna take for you to retire? How long, and how much savings do we need?” Well dang. I don't know. In order know where we need to end up, we … [Continue reading] about FIRE Ready Aim Savings Report: The “I Was An Idiot With Money” Edition
Saving $250k Was Only the Second Best Early Christmas Gift I Gave My Wife
You’d think adding an extra $250k over the next 23 years to my Mrs FIRE Ready Aim’s 403(b) would have been the best early Christmas gift a husband could give, but you’d be mistaken. In reality I got little more than a “that’s pretty good” shrug and … [Continue reading] about Saving $250k Was Only the Second Best Early Christmas Gift I Gave My Wife