Category: Financial Freedom
Why Aren’t You Married?
“Some men want their hell before death.” When I was in my 20s and 30s, this was my explanation for why men got married. As you can probably surmise, I had some issues back then. But fortunately for me, I worked through those issues. In 2002, I married Mrs. Groovy. And it’s been a rollicking…
Are You Ignoring the Key Gauges on Your Financial Dashboard?
When driving a car, the car’s dashboard comes in pretty handy. With just a quick glance, you can see how fast you’re traveling, how much fuel is in the gas tank, and how hot the engine is running. Absent a dashboard, driving a car would become a lot more challenging. Believe it or not, your…
Eight rather than Ten Reasons Not to Get a Bachelor’s Degree
Special Note In the comments section, James from RetirementSavvy called me out on reasons 6, 7, and 8. Here’s his exact rebuke. Also, reasons 6-8 strike me more as an attempt to make political points and not real points about the value of attaining a college degree. I respect James a lot, so I naturally…
Financial Independence and Being a Righteous Mofo
In less than two months, Mrs. Groovy and I will say goodbye to the world of mandatory work. For the first time since I was six-years-old, no one will own a chunk of my time. There will be no homework assignments to complete, no time sheets to fill out. I will not have to sit…
How Much False Wealth Is In Your Life?
For my last full year as a public servant (2006), my base salary was $76K. Add overtime and benefits, and I easily cost the taxpayers more than a hundred grand. Was I worth it? In other words, did my skills warrant compensation in excess of a hundred grand? Let’s look at the facts. My title…