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A Successful Hunt to Slay the Electricity Vampires
Frugality

A Successful Hunt to Slay the Electricity Vampires

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by Jake

Are energy vampires — appliances that continue to use power even when they are turned off or in standby mode — responsible for a decent portion of our electricity bill?

Impending Economic Meltdown, or Overhyped Financial Media Circus?
Investing

Impending Economic Meltdown, or Overhyped Financial Media Circus?

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Jake

Today was a bad day across the board in financial markets, and the S&P 500 officially entered a bear market. The mainstream financial media is overwhelmingly painting a grim picture of our financial futures.

The Best FREE Cross-Platform Software for Writing a Book
Frugality

The Best FREE Cross-Platform Software for Writing a Book

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Jake

Recommending a free, cross-platform, and very effective software stack setup which I have been using to start writing my first book.

Nothing Quite Like Work Travel to Reignite Dreams of FIRE
Financial Independence/Early Retirement

Nothing Quite Like Work Travel to Reignite Dreams of FIRE

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by Jake

Last week I had to attend probably the most pointless work meeting of this year to date, except this one I had to travel across the country and attend in person.

Stoicism and the Virtuous Path to Financial Independence
Intentional Living

Stoicism and the Virtuous Path to Financial Independence

Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by Jake

After seeing the umpteenth reference to how impactful someone found Meditations, the series of personal writings by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius nearly 2,000 years ago, I finally decided to give it a read myself.

Sorry, TSP Investors, the Mutual Fund Window Sucks
Investing

Sorry, TSP Investors, the Mutual Fund Window Sucks

Posted on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 by Jake

A new feature is coming to the largest defined contribution 401(k)-style retirement plan in the world, unlocking access to thousands of new mutual funds. Unfortunately, it’s absolutely terrible — here’s why.

The Best Method for Saving a Down Payment Amid High Inflation
Real Estate

The Best Method for Saving a Down Payment Amid High Inflation

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Jake

Taking a look at some of the classical economic theory framing how you should view your down payment funds, examining a “secret” investment that outperforms your savings account and cannot lose value but is not often mentioned, and revisiting the state of the housing market.

The Honest History of Home Prices and Mortgage Rates
Real Estate

The Honest History of Home Prices and Mortgage Rates

Posted on March 27, 2022March 28, 2022 by Jake

Mortgage News Daily’s index tracking 30 year mortgage rates hit 4.95% on Friday, March 25th, up nearly a full percentage point since the start of the month. Are we about to see a repeat of the 1970’s?

A Vehicle Dash Camera Is Valuable Financial Protection
Personal Finance

A Vehicle Dash Camera Is Valuable Financial Protection

Posted on March 20, 2022April 14, 2022 by Jake

A dash cam allows you to have indisputable recorded proof of what events occurred around your vehicle should you ever get into an accident. It could save you your insurance deductible and a potential increase in insurance coverage costs.

Web Browser Dark Mode Compatibility Update
Blog News, Life Updates, and Milestones

Web Browser Dark Mode Compatibility Update

Posted on March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Jake

Frugal Flannel now looks great in dark mode!

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