*The 12 Rules of Life for Financial Freedom was originally published on October 22, 2018. Since well known psychology professor at the University of Toronto, Jordan Peterson, published his 12 Rules of Life: An Antidote to Chaos, everyone and their dog has thrown their own 12 rules into the mix.…
*This post was originally published on May 8, 2018. When you’re pursuing Financial Freedom, having a strong understanding of financial principles and strategies is a major asset. But it’s arguably even more important to have a solid understanding of yourself. Only then can you assess how your own personal tendencies…
*This post was originally published on June 4, 2018. Building the habit of consistently assessing your finances and evaluating if your plan remains the best course of action for your circumstances, is an integral part of achieving Financial Freedom. Life priorities and our related goals evolve as we mature. Our…
There’s a lot going on in the FIRE community these days. And as more and more people are drawn to the concept of achieving FI at a young age, the interest and demand for information on ways to achieve FI have increased exponentially. But with that explosion of interest has…
There is an incredibly pervasive, and risky, outlook that the vast majority of people take when it comes to assuming there is a correlation between position and competence. Whether it’s doctors, lawyers, police officers, religious leaders, financial advisors, accountants, or the president of the United States of America, the prevailing…
Irreconcilable differences. It’s cited on nearly every court application seeking divorce. Sure it’s a boiler plate term, but it also tells us that the vast majority of marriages end in large part because two people have lost alignment. Everything else that comes along with the divorce is often just a…
Military and law enforcement officers have been intimately familiar with the idea of survival mentality for decades and train extensively to hone that skill. But the concept can be applied to a much broader audience when it comes to our day to day lives, particularly our finances. Survival mentality centers…
No – I’m talking about actual sleep. Sufficient sleep is a necessity if we want to perform at our best. A decrease in our sleep can have dramatic effects on our ability to concentrate, retain information, make timely decisions, or exercise self-discipline and self-motivation. All functions that will impact our work…
So lets assume you’ve done all your homework, and you’re convinced the landlord business is a good fit for you. There’s plenty of ways you can get into the game without derailing your plans for Financial Freedom. I’ll highlight a few here, but first, some additional considerations worth making. When…
Buying a pet is like taking on another mortgage. They come with an upfront cost to actually obtain one, then they require an ongoing monthly payment (in the form of food and general care) AND, depending on the animal, those monthly payments will last anywhere from 10-20+ years. Not to…