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FU money gives you control over your own destiny. It lets you take risks and act with confidence & patience to become even wealthier while protecting yourself.
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.
Taking risk is part of being human. The trick is in understanding and overcoming the fear that creates risk in your life so that you can become a better person.
If our goal is to live a fulfilled life and spend money effectively, protect your ability to enjoy the small things in life—avoid the dreaded Connoisseur Effect!
Investment strategy can make you rich at the risk of losing it all or offer average returns (which might be enough!). What’s better for you? Read ETF vs stock.
We review world hunger relief organizations for our donation, detail last month’s budget, and award a charitable grant to an animal welfare non-profit!
The problems you care about fall within a circle of concern, some of which you can influence. But is there also a circle of control in your life?
Living below your means to create financial freedom in your life takes conscious effort. It’s not deprivation, it’s a concerted choice—and you can make it.
Are there finance video games that can teach you how to invest and manage your money today? These 3 taught me the basics and helped make me wealthy!
Is comparison the thief of joy? Comparing yourself to others has mixed results and you can wield it to your advantage. It can be your weakness or superpower!
We review animal shelters in VA for our monthly donation, detail last month’s budget, and award a charitable grant to a children’s education non-profit!