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?
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.
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!
Here’s how to analyze your own buy vs rent and invest scenario, deciding to invest in either needs to be part of your financial independence plan!
Should you pay off your mortgage or invest extra money? Besides the return on investment difference, sometimes you want to reduce your income.
What is the purpose of work? If the goal is money, why do people work after they have enough? Is it golden handcuffs or the desire to create?
A diversified portfolio isn’t enough: learn to be a disciplined investor to avoid the behavior gap. Behavioral finance teaches us about investment biases.
Understanding happiness as a function of income and the marginal utility of income will shortcut your path toward how to build wealth in your 20s and freedom.