Much of the world fears China becoming increasingly aggressive militarily while increasing its technological and cyber strengths. While Japan’s military is often viewed as less aggressive than during World War II, it wouldn’t be…
One of the most frustrating things to do with family is navigating any kind of inheritance coming down. Few things can pit family members against family members more than trying to figure out how…
One of the worst things any child can hear is that their parents are not financially stable. The hope is always that parents have saved and left enough money after the expense of raising…
If you’re someone even remotely interested in earning money in the market, there is a good chance you have heard the saying “your first $100,000 is the hardest.” First spoken by legendary investor and…
If you’re a millionaire, congratulations, you have made it, and you should only be thinking about what to do with all of your hard-earned money. Of course, if you are a millionaire, you also…
One of the most important aspects of jumping into the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement is to know exactly how much you think you need to retire. This is true whether you are…
If you are fortunate enough to have a pretty sizable amount of money tucked away by the time you are 50 years old, congratulate yourself. In a time and period when putting more money…
If you have achieved a $2 million nest egg by the time you turn 40, no matter how you got there, congratulations, you’ve made it to the big leagues. This is an excellent amount…
It’s an unfortunate truth that at some point, everyone needs to step away from work for a bit of rest. Whether you are in a cushy blue-collar job, there is always a breaking point…
Anytime someone in your family offers you money, it might seem too good to be true at first glance. In many cases, it is, but occasionally, you might get into a situation where things…
For as long as most of the world can remember, there have been conversations and rumors about a potential conflict between Taiwan and China. Even though the People’s Republic of China claims that Taiwan…
Unfortunately, as soon as your credit falls below a certain level, challenges can mount, not only with how to get it back up but also with what limitations a low credit score can result…
If you’ve been paying attention over the last few years, you’ve likely noticed that people are moving around the U.S. Whether it’s because real estate prices have skyrocketed or the cost of living has…
While not universally true, there is some truth to the idea that many people would love to retire as early as possible. If you can do so, it would be great to get away…
If there is a question that people in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) world love to discuss the most, it’s at what number you truly become “retirement ready.” There’s a number that everyone…
If you have successfully achieved a $5 million-dollar net worth, it’s absolutely time to look back and feel incredibly grateful, as only 0.1% of retirees have achieved this number. This dollar amount isn’t an…
In the last few years, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of side hustles has taken the world by storm. Ten or even twenty years ago, the idea of working a second job…
It’s unfortunate that in much of today’s workforce, there is a point at which you “age out” of your role. Whether it’s because of the workload, physicality, or other business guidelines, far too many…
One of the best aspects of entering a retirement mindset and future is that it allows you to reset your life. This could include everything from introducing yourself to new hobbies, finding a new…
One of the big decisions anyone in the FIRE world will have to make before officially quitting is where to live. There is no question that for millions of retirees, early retirement or otherwise,…
