The magic of a one-time partial mortgage payment: your net worth increases

Should you pay down your mortgage and live debt free or invest? There is an even better option with a one-time partial payment. Update – April 13th, 2022 A major calculation error in my spreadsheet has shown that the content in this post is incorrect. While I still believe that paying down your mortgage provides… Continue reading The magic of a one-time partial mortgage payment: your net worth increases

How I planned my early retirement withdrawal strategy after I Accidentally Retired without a plan

Early retirement without a plan, eventually needs a plan. When you end up Accidentally Retired at 36, you obviously have done many things right. Even so, I was caught off guard in terms of properly planning for an early retirement. My plan was to take a mini-retirement and figure out what I’d like to do… Continue reading How I planned my early retirement withdrawal strategy after I Accidentally Retired without a plan

In praise of the dumbphone and leaving the smartphone behind forever

Amanda from Counting Cathedrals, saw my recent article about how I locked my cell phone in a safe for 24 hours to escape the need for a constant dopamine hit. Then she reached out with her own personal experience. Amanda, who is on a quest to see a basketball game in all 350+ college arenas,… Continue reading In praise of the dumbphone and leaving the smartphone behind forever

Owning a website is better than owning real estate. I’ll prove it.

I must be feeling ballsy today, to title this post as such. But the truth of it, is that I just purchased a Website, and I am feeling pretty good about it. It’s not just any Website either for me. This is a real asset. An income generating asset. And as with any outlay of… Continue reading Owning a website is better than owning real estate. I’ll prove it.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson

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Highlights and Quotes from The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness by Eric Jorgenson I’ve been seeing The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson pop up as a must read for awhile now. I like Naval. He is a brilliant guy, and I’ve listened to him on the Tim Ferriss Show, but… Continue reading The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson