Category Archives: FIRE

FIRE.220 Spending thresholds–idiot

So again, today I was evaluating an Amazon purchase and trying to decide which item/version was the best for the price.  I realized about 10 minutes into my research I needed to stop digging in and just buy the damn thing and not waste my time being an idiot. Wasted Wondering what the “item” was?  …Read More

FIRE.219 Stop, Step Back, Zoom Out

We live at full speed much of the time. We are moving along while working on today’s tasks, focusing on getting things done, all while looking to streamline or optimize our efforts. Is that just me, or are you one of those logical people?  Yes, of course, you are continuously learning and working to better …Read More

FIRE.218 Please Support

I am not writing this to ask you for money.  First, I started my blog because I wanted to go to FinCon 2016 and thought it would be creepy to show up without a “content” site as I learned they are called.  Secondly, I did this of my own accord and shouldn’t expect others to …Read More

FIRE.216 Too Busy Part 2

Today in my “commute” I was thinking through the Ben Franklin quote I just read about “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.”  I started thinking about being “busy” or “too busy” again and the slant of being non-productive, or not fully productive.  Lazy vs Lazer focused on what I want?   I …Read More

FIRE.215 pURPOSE_Deep Thoughts

I’ve given this a lot of thought—especially with all the activity around the release of Jordan’s new book. I’m sure those 3 things will make your life—and the lives of those around you—better. *** Nothing in this article is to be construed as financial advice.  I am not a financial planner, nor do I pretend …Read More

FIRE.214 MQ2__CQ2

I was thinking it is now Quarter Two of the millennium—a full 25 years since the new millennium began.  25 years past the computer crisis of Y2K.  Past a New Year’s Eve of sitting in a computer room—for reasons I’m not sure.  Different jobs, different bosses, family logistics, different cell phones, vacation homes, and account …Read More

FIRE.213 Too Busy

These are just my recent thoughts. Do you have the feeling at times that you are too busy, or WAY too busy? Have you already graduated from your career and have most of the day’s hours at your disposal? Have you heard a retired person say “I’m so busy that I have no idea how …Read More

FIRE.212 A Decent Descent

I have thought through many usage models for our savings/assets.  How should we pay for our life expenses and desires over time? We all know about the 4% rule of thumb, other Safe Withdrawal Rate research—and a famous blog series —, various guardrails, the wing it methods, the MDF and Fun Number, the Base Great …Read More