In the second half of 2023, I significantly impacted our passive income, causing our household to technically lose its financial independence. Prior to this, we had been financially […]
The Most Dangerous Early Retirement Strategy To Follow: Coast FIRE
In 2009, I established my first rule of FIRE: generate enough passive income to cover your basic living expenses. Once achieved, you attain financial independence and the freedom […]
Why It’s So Hard To Stay Retired Once You Retire Early
It’s hard enough to retire early, say before age 45. However, I’ve discovered it may be even harder to stay retired once you retire early! As I was […]
The Triple Benefit Of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
In 2022, my wife and I paid off our vacation property mortgage after 15 years of ownership. Now that it’s been a while since we paid off the […]