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I hope you enjoy reading these posts as much as I enjoy writing them. They will include topics such as personal finance, FIRE (financial independence retire early), familial relationships, and general day-to-day stories about life. The common theme will stay the same though - how can I get more TIME to do the things I love?
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial or tax advisor. All opinions are my own. This blog is based on my own financial experience towards personal finance.
#83. Be Generous With Your Time
"I cannot afford to make a donation." This may be true, especially if you are tracking and maximizing every penny. This week our football...
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Jun 9, 20232 min read
#82. Adulting Is Hard: What Is An Index Fund?
Index funds are one of the greatest gifts to the average investor in the last 60 years. They allow you to beat most professional...
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Jun 7, 20233 min read
#81. My Job Doesn't Offer A Retirement Plan!
Many people do not know how to invest outside of a workplace retirement plan (pension, 401(k), 403(b), etc.). If this is you, take a deep...
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Jun 5, 20232 min read
#80. Time For A Life Snapshot
As different responsibilities keep pulling you in opposite directions, the importance of self-reflection becomes even more important....
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Jun 2, 20232 min read
#79. Do You Have Unclaimed Money You Didn't Know About?
NOTE: I do not get any compensation for you clicking on links in this article. Bummer . . . Oddly enough, many Americans have unclaimed...
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May 31, 20232 min read
#78. Buy That $5 Coffee And Save Money Where It Matters
A few years ago, I bought my first car ever. Well, my wife and I did. Before then, I had been driving my 2001 Chevy Malibu from 18 years...
ZachP
May 29, 20232 min read
#77. Is "Work-Optional" The New "Retire Early"?
The more people I talk to about retirement, the more I hear, "I don't want to just set around doing nothing all day. I plan to work on...
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May 26, 20232 min read
#76. Why You Shouldn't Be A Saver
Before you do a happy dance because The Sytch said you didn't need to save money, listen up. After a person has their emergency fund in...
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May 24, 20232 min read
#75. Chasing FI Doesn't Have To Be Lonely
The journey to financial independence ("FI") can be very lonely at times. When you are doing something that most people are not, you will...
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May 22, 20233 min read
#74. Is Manifestation A Bunch Of Bullcrap?!?
Note: I do not get any form of compensation if you click on any of the outside links! I never thought I'd ever write a post about...
ZachP
May 19, 20235 min read
#73. Back To The Time Challenge Series!
For those that do not remember, in my 4th article, I calculated our FI ("financial independence") numbers. As a recap, I determined that...
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May 17, 20233 min read
#72. Don't Wait For Retirement To Live
"Cuz everybody dies but not everybody lives" The rapper Drake cannot take credit for this original thought, but when I heard him say it...
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May 15, 20232 min read
#71. Is Your Fuel Tank on "E"? A Common Problem When Chasing FI
I gauge a lot of things in life like a fuel tank. No one in this world has an infinite supply of "X" without needing to refill their...
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May 12, 20233 min read
#70. I Need More Systems In My Life. What About You?
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES!! (Due to technical difficulties, only a very small part of today's article is published. Will hopefully fix it...
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May 10, 20231 min read
#69. Learn Daily
The moment you believe you have all the answers is the moment you should expect to be hit with a piece of humble pie. A major detriment...
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May 8, 20233 min read
#68. I Revisited The 4-Hour Work Week
"That is what I am after - when I have moments like the above, I want to have the option to remain in them." Ever since writing those...
ZachP
May 5, 20232 min read
#67. This Is My Why
I drink the same healthy drink every morning. My son (Eli) always helps me make it too. Today, I rip open the small package of green...
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May 3, 20233 min read
#66. Adulting Is Hard: Tips To Help You Spend Less Than You Make
As I've written about before, the concept of building wealth is simple, but putting it into practice is quite difficult. From paying...
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May 1, 20234 min read
#65. First Time, Every Time
If you have been keeping up with my posts, you know that I have been in a week-long jury trial skills course. Each day has consisted of...
ZachP
Apr 28, 20232 min read
#64. Introducing The Couples' Financial Conversations & Goal Setting Worksheet
Money is often cited as one of the leading causes of stress and conflict in relationships. It is easy to say, "As a couple you should be...
ZachP
Apr 26, 20234 min read
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