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Why You NEVER Waive A Home Inspection
Real Estate

Why You NEVER Waive A Home Inspection

Posted on February 25, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

My fiancée and I thought that we were so close to home ownership. After nearly two years of house hunting, countless home tours and six rejected offers, last week we were finally first time home buyers under contract.

Finding the Balance With Alcohol: Dry January Follow-up
Intentional Living

Finding the Balance With Alcohol: Dry January Follow-up

Posted on February 14, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

Examining the results of my Dry January experiment and setting up a healthier relationship with alcohol going forward.

Cryptocurrency is Overvalued Vaporware. Here’s the Proof.
Investing

Cryptocurrency is Overvalued Vaporware. Here’s the Proof.

Posted on January 19, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

I’m quite frankly tired of hearing people rave about cryptocurrency. You’re not going to get rich off this crap. Chances are you’re going to lose most of the money you put into it. Because it’s overvalued, overhyped vaporware.

Investing During the “Everything Bubble”
Investing

Investing During the “Everything Bubble”

Posted on January 12, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

Financial markets have been on a tear recently. It feels like a bubble. There’s an irrational exuberance among investors, especially novice investors. What should you do?

Budget Review for the Second Half of 2021
Budget Reviews

Budget Review for the Second Half of 2021

Posted on January 3, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

2021 is DONE! Now it’s time for my twice-annual spending review and financial health checkup!

My Upcoming Self-Experiment: Dry January
Intentional Living

My Upcoming Self-Experiment: Dry January

Posted on December 30, 2021May 8, 2023 by Jake

For most of my adult life I’ve been a moderate drinker. I’ve decided to do this little experiment on myself to try and figure out where alcohol fits in my ideal life.

The Pandemic-Induced Savings Boom is Officially Over
Personal Finance

The Pandemic-Induced Savings Boom is Officially Over

Posted on November 15, 2021May 8, 2023 by Jake

The boom in personal savings during the pandemic period is officially over in the worst kind of way ― it indicates that on average, Americans made no strides to adopt permanent changes to their financial lives.

The Rat Race Career Ladder, FIRE, and Having “Enough”
Financial Independence/Early Retirement

The Rat Race Career Ladder, FIRE, and Having “Enough”

Posted on November 1, 2021May 8, 2023 by Jake

Following a recent promotion, I’m now at a career crossroads. Has financial independence already allowed me to opt out of the rat race?

Thoughts of a 28 Year Old Quarter-Millionaire
Financial Independence/Early Retirement

Thoughts of a 28 Year Old Quarter-Millionaire

Posted on September 12, 2021May 8, 2023 by Jake

Last month, I finally hit what I’ve been eyeing as a huge milestone in my path to FIRE. How am I doing compared to the plan I laid out two years ago?

The $4k Engagement Ring: An Acceptable Indulgence?
Frugality

The $4k Engagement Ring: An Acceptable Indulgence?

Posted on July 22, 2021May 8, 2023 by Jake

In a rather uncharacteristic twist, I recently decided to spend about $4,000 on a custom engagement ring. Was this my least frugal purchase ever, or an acceptable indulgence?

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