Dear Readers, Guest Post from Don today! A lotta years ago (and frankly I don’t remember when, okay?) Renee quipped, “Life is a Series of Choices.” The discussion topic at hand is lost to me as well, and it doesn’t matter anyway. I don’t know if she meant it seriously or as a clever remark…
Tag: Financial Independence
Step One…??? Step Two, Asset Allocation
Is Asset Allocation the answer? When both Don and I were working full time, our basic path toward financial independence looked like this: “Put money in the 401Ks, put money in other investments, keep some money in savings and checking.” It was pretty straightforward. Based on our perceived time-frame of “years from now”, the asset…
Is it worth it? Really?
Sometimes, it is so worth it There are many great examples of where it is so worthwhile to go for the more expensive option or upgrade. Spend the extra! For Don and I, the extra often involves travel. I know; you’re shocked. Nine years ago, we decided to spring for the higher quality luggage –…
Great Financial Advice from the Rev
When Don and I were married, we got to go through pre-marital counseling with Reverend Wendell at our family church. I was 19, Don was 21. We were living across the state and returned home for several weekends prior to the wedding for preparation and planning. We would drive overnight. When we made it home…