In Pursuit of Freedom through Financial Independence
Money is great. It provides security, options, and freedom. If you work hard, practice relative deprivation, and save enough money to become financially independent, you will have reached a commendable milestone. However, financial independence … [Continue reading]
There are quite a few unusual things up here in Alaska. For instance, it is common to be chased by a moose while running at Kincaid Park. You can scoop salmon out of the Kenai river without a rod. And for five months out of the year, the sun … [Continue reading]
A million dollars is a lot of money. Of course, due to the effects of inflation, a million dollars doesn't go as far as it used to, but it's a nice round number and an excellent initial goal for anyone trying to obtain financial independence. If you … [Continue reading]
We have a problem If you haven't noticed, Americans love debt. The average household has around $130,000 in total debt, including $50,000 in student loan debt, nearly $30,000 in auto loans, and $16,000 in credit card debt. With an average … [Continue reading]
Let's say you've been diligently saving half of your income for the last 15 or 20 years, and you finally accumulated enough to call yourself free. If you're convinced of the merits of the 3% rule, then that means you have saved up 33x … [Continue reading]
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