Last week I made a big announcement: I’m leaving my job. It’s FIOR time. We hit financial independence a full 7 years earlier than we first guessed five years ago, and more than a full year earlier …
I’m Walking Away. It’s FIOR Time.
Financial independence gives you choices. Now, I’ve made a huge one. One I never thought I’d make. After dedicating more than 20 years of my life to education, I’m walking away. At least …
Books That Make Great Gifts
Books make the best gift. There is nothing like opening a new book knowing that someone thought you might enjoy it. Giving someone a great book is handing them growth potential or hours of …
Wealth Accumulation Phase (Strategies and Examples)
We recently hit the basic level of financial independence. We’re not done yet, but it does mean we’re nearing the end of our active accumulation phase. We won’t be shifting into a wealth drawdown …
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Educator on FIOR 32: Lance (Middle School Teacher)
It’s been awhile since I’ve run a new Educator on FIOR interview. I’m thrilled to kick the series off again with Lance from TeachMoneyLife. I think you’ll enjoy this one! If you’d like to …
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Money Can’t Buy Happiness? It Can Buy Important Ingredients.
“Money can’t buy happiness.” I was begging for money to buy something from the neighborhood ice cream truck. This is the first time I remember my dad throwing out a phrase I’d hear many times. I …
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