Obsession and focus are the key drivers to early retirement

Obsession is all you need to succeed There is no way around it, but when I step back and look at myself in the mirror, I have to face the facts. I have an obsessive personality. Anytime I embark on a new business venture or even a hobby, I go all in. I get obsessed,… Continue reading Obsession and focus are the key drivers to early retirement

Best Books on Investing, Wealth Creation, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Enjoying Life

Hand selected books to help explore Financial Independence, Early Retirement, growing a business, and enjoying life These are the best books that I have personally read. Given the wealth of books available to us this day in age, no one can possibly read enough to be able to make a definitive list and I’ll never… Continue reading Best Books on Investing, Wealth Creation, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Enjoying Life

How much, do you actually need to retire early?

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Personal finance is personal – But how much does an average person need to retire early and happily? For those on a journey to FI (Financial Independence) or FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) this is a question you are very very familiar with. But for those who aren’t, this is something you should be thinking… Continue reading How much, do you actually need to retire early?

Refinance now to improve your savings rate, cash flow, and overall wealth

Interest rates remain historically low. If you have not refinanced, please do so now! We recently finished up refinancing via an Asset Based Mortgage to save $500 on our total mortgage payment. This was huge for us, especially after Accidentally Retiring. Not only are we now able to save $6,000 a year in total expense,… Continue reading Refinance now to improve your savings rate, cash flow, and overall wealth

How to Accidentally Retire; 5 Steadfast Rules to Follow

Anyone who comes to Accidentally Retired, is probably thinking…how is that possible? Well it is possible. And here are 5 tried and true rules to finding yourself in an accidental retirement situation. Rule 1 – Earn, Save and Automate Everyone already earns, so this is an easy rule. But, where there is usually a huge… Continue reading How to Accidentally Retire; 5 Steadfast Rules to Follow