There is no question that in today’s credit card world, cash-back is king. While travel cards still enjoy their time in the spotlight, it’s the cash-back card that gets all the glory. Being able…
As a parent and provider, one of the biggest concerns you can deal with is being gone. What happens to your family after that? How will your family survive without your income? These are…
Getting started in the credit card world can undoubtedly feel overwhelming. With so many different options between cash-back and travel cards, it’s easy to get lost. The good news is that you have plenty…
It’s a brutal reality to accept that, as you grow older, you may have to deal with bureaucracy, such as the Social Security Administration. This is especially true, as recent government layoffs have reduced…
For most people in the FIRE world, the concept of the 4% safe withdrawal rate is considered set in stone. Knowing that this is the amount of money you can live on every year…
In the world of r/ChubbyFIRE on Reddit, someone always wants to hit a specific number so they can leave the workforce for good. This Redditor's husband has a pension offering either a $2.9 million…
Building an investment portfolio can take many forms, a lesson that both new and experienced investors continually learn. One such method that’s increasingly popular during market ups and downs is to focus heavily on…
If you’re setting yourself up to be a member of the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement, there is likely a specific number you want to achieve to make it happen. It doesn’t even…
One of the things that everyone hopes to achieve at some point in their life is a net worth milestone. Whether it’s for retirement, to buy a home, or some other accomplishment, there is…
Anyone planning to retire in 2, 5, or 10 years must develop a solid plan. Retiring isn’t inexpensive, and this is true no matter where you plan to call home. Whether it’s in Thailand…
Whether it’s for extra income or to set yourself up for a new career, many people are taking advantage of the side hustle era. According to multiple reports, roughly half of all millennials and…
The USNS Harvey Milk, named for the openly gay Navy veteran who served in the Korean War, is making headlines. This replenishment oiler is in the news, not for a military-related reason, but due…
The debate over debit cards versus credit cards seems to be never-ending. Advocates of both sides love to get into the weeds about which one is the best choice if you want to avoid…
For everyone who lives or aspires to achieve financial independence and retire early in the “FIRE” movement, you must set a target net worth number. The goal is that once you hit this number,…
One of the most important things people want to do in retirement is to enjoy themselves. This is the whole point of the FIRE movement, especially ChubbyFIRE, when someone looks to set aside enough…
One of the most significant financial decisions anyone can make is when to purchase a home. Arguably, the single most significant expense for anyone, it’s hard to know precisely when the right time to buy is, as…
If you have over $20,000 in debt and growing, it’s completely understandable that you feel like you are in a position where you are drowning. The good news is that you are not alone…
If someone asks you when the right time to buy a house is, the answer could be anytime. It’s an unfortunate reality that trying to predict the best time to buy is downright impossible.…
It doesn’t matter why you want to try and retire early, there is no question that this idea is growing increasingly more popular by the day. Driven by the FIRE movement, the goal and…
When it comes to investing, there is no right or wrong answer as to how you approach the market. If there is any important lesson about being an investor, it’s that nobody can predict…
