We all know that kids are expensive. But how exactly do kids impact our ability to get to FIRE? That’s exactly what this post aims to answer. It even includes some real numbers to help us quantify the impact kids have on our ability to reach our financial goals.
Building Wealth
Philosophy and Finance Podcast: Social Arbitrage and Friends
In Episode 2 of the Philosophy and Finance Podcast series, Justin Harvey and I discuss the topics of social arbitrage and how our friends impact our finances. The lesson? Choose your friends wisely. Come find out more.
Why I Don’t Focus on FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
A therapeutic index is a marker of a drug's safety...
The Monthly Checkout: August 2019
Here’s the post everyone waits for each month. The monthly checkout highlights several posts that I found particularly worthwhile each month. I’ve also found a great curation site to help save you some time looking for great personal finance content.
Consumer Addiction and 5 Ways to Beat It
We’ve all experienced the high of buying something meant to make us happy, and the lows of consumer regret that we often experience after the fact. What is consumer addiction? And how can we beat it?
6 Financial Tips to Survive Residency
Residency is tough enough without the financial stress on top of it. Surviving can be tough. In this WCI Saturday Selection, WCI spares no expense on your feelings as he lays down 6 financial tips that he feels will help you survive residency.
Is Being Frugal Worth it?
Making big financial decisions can be tough. Particularly during residency. Sometimes we want to take the big trip. Or buy the nicer car. Is being frugal really worth it?
Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Financial Industry
It doesn't take long reading physician finance blogs (or really any personal finance blog) to...
Should I Buy an Electric Bike? A Case Study
The three biggest expenses for most people include housing, food, and transportation. Any money saved in one of these three key areas is likely to make a large difference on your spending, and how much you can save. Should you buy an electric bike to help with this cost?
Flash FIRE warning: The Dangers of Sharing Financial Independence
Fire is a passionate and unforgiving substance. It keeps you warm, heats your meals, and provides...
Adrian Peterson’s Money Problems: 5 Lessons
Adrian Peterson (AP) made news lately. And it's not because he is breaking records. In fact, he is...
5 Ways to Use Extra Cash Flow
One of the biggest steps towards true financial freedom is paying down debt. Yet, when you get there you might feel like a deer caught in the headlights. What will you do with the extra cash flow? Spend it? Save it? I’ll tell you this, if you don’t think about it, you won’t do the right thing.
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