FIRE. RIP.
When I created this blog over seven years ago, the sole purpose was to chronicle our journey for financial independence and joyful life. I wanted to share my knowledge with like-minded people. I could have …
Financial Independence
Financial Independence (FI) the most important part of Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE).
Why is FI so important? Because being financially independence means that we can choose to work if we wanted to, not because we have to.
This blog is dedicated for chronicle our financial independence journey.
2021 Goals & Resolutions Wrap Up
Since 2019 I have been setting up goals and resolutions for myself at the beginning of the year. I would then provide an update every quarter to see how I was doing with my goals. …
Relax, it’s OK to slow down
The personal finance community, especially the FIRE community, has a tendency to promote side hustles. The idea is simple – increase your earning power so you can save and invest more money. This in term …
Enjoying a short break + Good reads from the PF community
First of all, I wish everyone is enjoying a great holiday season. I’m in the midst of a much-needed 2-week break from my full-time job. Surprisingly, this was the longest vacation I’ve taken all year. …
Cashflows and Portfolios – Retirement Projections
The accumulation phase is a major focus within the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement. People focus on how they can accumulate enough assets to reach financial independence and eventually retire early. But the accumulation …
Christmas plans+ Good Reads From The PF Community
First of all, I hope our American friends had a great Thanksgiving. Given it’s Black Friday in the US and many Canadian stores have started this tradition, happy bargain hunting. But remember, the best savings …
How to donate securities to charity in Canada
Recently Reader M provided some excellent insight on early withdrawal strategies. At the end of the blog post, I mentioned that charitable giving is important, particularly with what is going on in today’s world. After …