This December has been a tough one for the blog. Starting on November 30, my page views soared. That’s a good problem to have, right? Well it is... if: you get the attributed visitors along with those views, and … [Read more...] about SiteGround Site Migration: A Slapstick Comedy
Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
It's never too early to start thinking about what to change in your life next year. You just have to lean in and commit. Don't be like all those people you know who start with a bang, (with a new exercise or diet scheme, … [Read more...] about Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
How to Say No (and Set Boundaries)
Growing up, we all learn over our formative years how to be agreeable. We fight it as toddlers, mastering the word "No" while we test our boundaries. But by the team we've reached our cubicle destination, we've forgotten … [Read more...] about How to Say No (and Set Boundaries)
My Top 25 Minimalism Tips for Beginners
We talk a lot about money on this blog. You sometimes get the pleasure of following me wax on the philosophical and mundane. Today I'm going to reveal my top 25 minimalism tips. Learn how this lifestyle change can boost … [Read more...] about My Top 25 Minimalism Tips for Beginners
How to Write a Strongly Worded Letter of Complaint
If you've been wronged and need some good examples of how to write a strongly worded letter of complaint, read on. Just about every consumer experiences a let-down by a product or service, easily more than once in his or … [Read more...] about How to Write a Strongly Worded Letter of Complaint
How to Start a Blog on SiteGround With WordPress
Are you ready to share your personal finance story with the world? Good! Let's talk about how to start a personal finance blog. First off, you should know that I enjoy writing. Over time, blogging has grown my confidence and … [Read more...] about How to Start a Blog on SiteGround With WordPress
OnTrajectory Review: A Worthy Early Retirement Calculator?
I'm going to fill you in on a retirement calculator I'm trying out called "OnTrajectory." It's a sophisticated simulator that takes a bunch of inputs and then shows you on a timeline where you'll wind up by age 90 (or … [Read more...] about OnTrajectory Review: A Worthy Early Retirement Calculator?
The Benefits of Having an Accountant You Can Trust
After writing all of these lovely posts about early retirement, you'd think by now I'd have shared my affection for our accountant. The Wizard of my Oz. The Swami of my Savings Plan. The Shining Light in a cold, dark … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Having an Accountant You Can Trust
Crafting a Realistic Plan to Accelerate Early Retirement
Ever since late 2014, when I started to formulate a plan to retire early, I pegged March 2020 as my exit stage left. I used to display a countdown widget on the blog's right nav bar (when it had a right nav bar) and it … [Read more...] about Crafting a Realistic Plan to Accelerate Early Retirement
The Hidden Costs of Home Ownership
Homeownership can be a cascade of comical events. If you're not familiar with the term "money pit" or the movie that made it famous, you should give it a screening. (Just be sure to ignore those rotten tomatoes.) Our … [Read more...] about The Hidden Costs of Home Ownership
