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How to Use Bad Housing Data to Negotiate a Lower Price

In real estate, money is made on the purchase, not the sale. That means every dollar you negotiate off the asking price is a dollar straight to your net worth. So you need every tool at your disposal: savvy representation, patience, a compelling offer, and yes, even publicly available data that…

Retire Before Your Kids Leave Home, Not After

I recently received a great comment on my post, Why All Rich People I Know Still Have Life Insurance. It was the last line that stood out. Here's what Marc had to say. I had life insurance ($1M) through my employer back when I worked full time, but since I cut back to ~10 hours per […] The post…

From Doom Loop to Boom Loop: A San Francisco Story

Living in San Francisco since 2001 is a surreal experience. I arrived a year after the dotcom bubble burst, and the city felt desolate, especially downtown where Credit Suisse was headquartered at 201 Howard Street. I was coming from New York City, which felt vibrant at all hours, including at 5:15…

How To Overcome Financial Despair For Good

I vividly remember sophomore year of college. It was 10:30pm and I was leaving my girlfriend's apartment by car. Instead of coming to a complete stop at the stop sign, I slowly rolled on through and took a right. There was nobody on the streets, so I took a chance. That chance cost me $60. […] The…

Why Every Rich Person I Know Still Has Life Insurance

Here's something I've noticed: the loudest voices arguing against life insurance after financial independence almost always come from people who aren't financially independent yet and don't have kids. They're still grinding toward FIRE, optimizing every dollar, cutting costs to close the gap. Makes…

Suffer Now, Thrive Later: Relish Working Brutal Hours Early in Life

Do you know who will most likely survive a zombie apocalypse? Green Berets and Navy SEALs who had to suffer to earn their place. If you have run six miles a day for years, jogging thirty minutes to evade the horde because there are no Ubers is nothing. If you have carried 125-pound sandbags up […]…

Of Course $10 Million Is Enough To Retire Early, Don’t Be Crazy

At a poker game recently, I heard one of the saddest things I've encountered in a while: “$10 million is not enough to retire early.” Mind you, we were all sitting in San Francisco, an expensive city, but also one of the cheapest international cities in the world. So I get it, context matters. But…

A Net Worth and Income Guide to Playing the Right Poker Stakes

I’ve been playing poker for over 25 years, and I still love the game. Every time I sit down at a table, it feels like a time warp. Three hours can pass in the blink of an eye. The cards, the psychology, the rhythm of betting, and the social interaction all combine into something that’s […] The post…

The Multi-Million Dollar Home That Ate Your FIRE Number

The main reason I can't convince anyone in real life to FIRE is the desire for more. The moment you hit a $1 million net worth, you start dreaming of $5 million. Get to $5 million and suddenly $10 million sounds reasonable. Hit $10 million and, well, why not shoot for $25 million and higher? […]…

Failing to Convince Anyone in Real Life to FIRE Despite Big Gains

The problem with writing about FIRE since 2009 is that I've become completely sold on the lifestyle. I know how good freedom feels, so I have a natural tendency to want everyone to achieve it too. I'm also aware I can come across as annoying when I talk about FIRE, so I try to throttle […] The post…

The Best FIRE Software Just Got Even Better

The best financial planning software for FIRE just got even better! Check out the incredible new features that have changed how I invest! Read more → The post The Best FIRE Software Just Got Even Better appeared first on Mad Fientist.

Time Fixes Most Financial Mistakes Because You Grow Richer

One of the issues we frugal people despise is going through buyer’s remorse. We don't want to feel stupid or ripped off, so we tend to buy fewer things and experiences. Minimalism and early retirement go hand in hand. We're always looking for a deal, partly to minimize disappointment. And if we can…