A Little Horse Trading
Mr. FiredUp and I have a separate savings account title “House Improvements”. If you recall from a previous blog, A Wreck of a House we
20/20 Vision
So I wear glasses for reading…I definitely don’t have 20/20 vision. But Vision for 2020 is definitely something that I do have! What does 2020
Your Holiday Bucket List for FIRE
My Bucket List My idea of a Bucket List may not be what you are thinking. Sure, it’s fun to have a Bucket List of
Regrets, I Have a Few – The Health Savings Account
I have a few regrets from my financial past. Most of my regrets are centered on not taking advantage of tax advantaged opportunities earlier, due
The Magic of Thinking Big Ensures Your FIRE Future
In the book, The Magic of Thinking Big, David J. Schwartz describes tools to achieve everything you always wanted: financial security, power and influence, the
IRS Code 72t for Early Withdraw of Traditional Retirement Funds
Those fortunate to have reached a FIRE status have the “burden” of managing many moving parts of their family’s financial life such as funding everyday
ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence – Book Review
Introduction: I am a voracious reader, but not one to sit down to knock out a book in short order. I usually read books in
Everyday Choices for FIRE
In our quest to live our best retirement life, Mr. FiredUp and I have made a few life changes: 1) We became Vegan. 2) We
Six Steps for Reaching a Comfortable Retirement
Have a plan for getting to retirement Pick an Age: What age will you and your spouse retire Pay off all debts and remain debt
FIRED UP about Genetic Testing
In a quest to live our FIRE life to the fullest, Mr. FiredUp and I chose to have the 23 & Me DNA testing done.