Personal growth happens in the most interesting ways sometimes. Since my early retirement journey began in late 2014, I figured it'd be a race to the finish line. Sprint fast to get through the next hellish 5 or 6 years. I was worried I might not reach that finish tape, and get … [Read more...] about How Preparing for Early Retirement Makes You a Better Employee
Why Shopping Feels So Good (Retail Therapy Exposed)
This past Sunday I let my guard down. I told the family to saddle up. We were going shopping! My spark was lit by the realization that we didn't have enough Christmas decorations. Bizarre. Here I am, a supposed minimalist, and the first thing that pops into my head after decking … [Read more...] about Why Shopping Feels So Good (Retail Therapy Exposed)
The 2018 Golden Nameplate Awards Are Here!
It's almost time to wrap-up another fun-filled year in this little corner of Blogtopia. There were plenty of New Year's resolutions not kept, but I managed to find other challenges (aka "experiments") to keep me, um, challenged. But let's not dwell on that stuff. Today it's time … [Read more...] about The 2018 Golden Nameplate Awards Are Here!
Why You Don’t Need a Hair Transplant
Getting older has its benefits. In most cases, you can't help but become at least a little wiser. The ups and downs level off a bit, helping you stay somewhat more even-keeled. With any luck, you've gravitated towards a profession that's a good fit and your pay reaches new … [Read more...] about Why You Don’t Need a Hair Transplant
How Much Money Should You Save in Your 401K?
This year marks another increase in the contribution limit to the sometimes controversial, but "everyone's gotta have one" 401(k). In 2017, the pre-tax contribution ceiling was raised from $18,000 to $18,500. That figure gets bumped again to $19,000 on January 1st, 2019. Woo-hoo! … [Read more...] about How Much Money Should You Save in Your 401K?