FIRE January Update

Progress to Early Retirement: 58.0%Progress to Financial Independence (3/4): 77.3%Progress to Half Annual Spending: 116.0%Percent Home Ownership: 58.3%Net Worth / …

FIRE December Update

This Month’s Story Progress to Early Retirement: 57.0%Progress to Financial Independence (3/4): 76.0%Progress to Half Annual Spending: 114.0%Percent Home Ownership: …

FIRE August Update

This Month’s story Progress to Early Retirement: 54.6%Progress to Financial Independence (3/4): 72.8%Progress to Half Annual Spending: 109.3%Percent Home Ownership: …

DIY: Rock-garden Restoration

I discuss my DIY rock garden restoration making my home look much nicer.

The Shocking Cost of Lawn Mowing

Lawn mowing costs over 20 years can add up to a lot of money if you DIY instead of hiring a crew.

FIRE May Update

Progress to Early Retirement: 51%Progress to Financial Independence: 68%Progress to Half Income: 100%Percent Home Ownership: 60.4% Payoff Date 12/01/2029 Net …

How to Buy a home and be a Millionare

Buy a home you can pay off in 15 years and you will likely become a millionaire.

Are High Efficiency Appliances worth it?

Efficiency can be expensive and end up costing you more money than you might save.

DIY: Snow Blowing vs Plowing

I wanted to run over the logic behind me using a large expensive snow blower over paying for a plow …

I just Converted my 30 Year Mortgage into a 15 Year

There are no tricks here. We did it by saving, making regular extra payments, and a bulk payment this past …