A couple of months ago, I wrote a post that honored the American moon landing and wondered if 1969 marked the year of peak competency for America. Here are the two pertinent paragraphs from that post that contrast 1969 America with 2019 America: Something happened to America. Instead of the eagle landing, the dodo has …
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Today I have a special treat for you—a guest post from Laurie Blank. Laurie is a super writer with a new blog, Great Passive Income Ideas. She’s an honest, upstanding woman who has been a good friend to Mrs. Groovy and me, and I’m so proud to feature her today. Take it away, Laurie! When …
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I’m in a funk. I normally enjoy the financial podcasts that Mrs. Groovy and I listen to during our daily constitutional. But lately, all the “unpacking,” all the “inflection points,” and all the pithy axioms are boring me to tears. Could it be that I have descended into peak financial independence? Just how long my …
It’s been a lot of fun in Groovyland lately. Last week, Mrs. Groovy and I ventured up to Atlantic City to meet some New York relatives, particularly a 97-year-old aunt. And we had a blast. The casino we stayed at was a bit tired, but its staff—from the front desk people to the bartenders—was great. …
If you’re a FIRE enthusiast, and you don’t want to be mocked and vilified by other FIRE enthusiasts, you better know the following numbers like the back of your hand. Monthly Expenses In order to know your FI target number—the amount of money needed to be considered financially independent—you need to know your monthly expenses. …
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