Here’s how my good friend’s family could boost their net worth by $11K every 5 years through strategic giving!
Author: Chris
Chris began his financial independence pursuit in 2007 as he learned basic personal finance from Get Rich Slowly as an aspiring web designer and novice investor. After several missteps, he learned the secrets of financial independence and began his pursuit of freedom.
He reached financial independence in 2018 with $1.2M and two businesses. He began the process of transitioning to early retirement in 2020.
Learn more: Meet Chris.
The FIRE movement has evolved into a mainstream interest, and with it, a diverse set of subgroups. But are we losing sight of what matters as we form silos?
We review three healthcare nonprofits for our monthly donation, get a surprise roof leak, sell some stock, and review our February 2021 monthly FIRE budget!
Gaining financial independence has no rule set. No one defines retirement but you. These are 7 ways the FIRE movement misses the personal part.
![The businesses of Black Wall Street in its heyday [Image source: America in Color: The 1920s, Smithsonian].](https://www.tictoclife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/black-wall-street-tulsa-1200x675.jpg)
Imagine a thriving community of Black-owned businesses and residences in the era of Jim Crow. It happened in Oklahoma where Black Wall Street was born.
Specialist vs Generalist: which is better for your career & life? Explore the pros/cons of each and find out how to make the best choice for your FIRE path.
We review four charities for racial equality for our donation, Chris gives an update on his Yearly Theme, and we review our January 2021 monthly budget!
What does GameStop stock mania mean for the future of individual investors vs Wall Street? And do you own GME via VTSAX, VTI, and Vanguard?
![2020 may not have been the year we expected within our FIRE budget, but that doesn't mean we didn't make the best of it! [Photo: Pacific Park early in 2020 before the world shutdown.]](https://www.tictoclife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pacific-park-2020-1200x675.jpg)
Our FIRE budget reveals how we live a luxurious lifestyle on about $41K/year as two 36-year-olds in an MCOL city on a coast! Steal our tricks to reach FIRE!
Overcoming the need to feel useful when you’ve left your career is key to enjoying retirement. Diversify your life to prevent work from being your identity.