As many of you have probably noticed, I have not released a new article in almost a month now. This wasn’t a planned event but it was something that has happened naturally. Over the past two years this blog has taken much of my mental energy and time on top of a full work week as I have tried to release a new article every week. I tell you this not to make an excuse, as this whole process is something I wouldn’t have changed for anything, but to simply show the effort that I have put into something that I am very passionate about. I finally understood the concept…
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Travel Assignment #6: Prescott, Arizona
As most of my posts recently have been pretty heavy on investments due to the growing market fears. I figured it would be a good time to mix it up this week and discuss my next travel assignment on my path to financial independence. My previous assignment was my second stint in Boston during early 2019. This contract ended near the end of March and I had already decided that I was planning on leaving the state. About halfway through this assignment, I decided on Arizona as my landing spot. Getting My Arizona License So I started my transition process to begin this new assignment across the country. I began…
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2020 Goals
2019 has come and gone and for really no apparent reason, I feel that I have been waiting for 2020 for a long time. I was too young to appreciate 2000 and the rest of the years in between didn’t quite seem to have the appeal that 2020 did. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s an election year so 2020 is posted everywhere or if it’s because 20/20 eyesight is good so therefor one could deduct the year would be good too. I’m not sure, but regardless, I’m excited to bring on the year! The Importance of Goal Writing I think by now everyone knows how strongly I feel…
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When can I retire: The 4% Rule
I commonly see many people overvaluing their retirement number or honestly, and more commonly, not having even a ball park idea of where their retirement number really is. I get it, as a 20, 30, or even 40 year old worker, retirement is so distant why even worry about it. Go to work, eat, sleep, repeat. Maybe mix in a drink or 10 to deal with the stress and monotony of this routine. It’s hard, and living in the moment is easier than facing this far fetched concept that is retirement. However, this number may be much closer than you think and calculating your number might motivate you to make…
