I'm sharing what I've learned in the hopes that others will benefit.
This isn't just a blog you read — this is a blog you do. Enjoy!
The Why
Biosketchwho am I, what am I blogging about, and why am I blogging about it?
Mind Your Money Mustache
the philosophical underpinnings of my efforts
Must-Read: Raptitude
"getting better at being human"
Financial Independence and the Maker Movement
if we had more time to play, oh, the things we might Make!
Investing Guidelines
Financial Risk (Or: You Can't Afford Not To Invest)
required reading for investment beginners
Financial Order of Operations
everything in its right time and place
The Sky Is Falling!
when the markets go insane, just keep calm and carry on
The Power of Index Mutual Funds
Speculation
it's stupid and you shouldn't do it
it's stupid and you shouldn't do it
Index Funds
the cornerstone of every sane investment strategy
the cornerstone of every sane investment strategy
John Bogle
an ode to a financial industry hero and inventor of the index fund
an ode to a financial industry hero and inventor of the index fund
Vanguard
the hero's company
the hero's company
Moving to Vanguard
figuring out whether to move your existing investments, and if so, how to go about it
figuring out whether to move your existing investments, and if so, how to go about it
Asset Allocation
making intelligent decisions about what to buy
making intelligent decisions about what to buy
Roth IRA (Retirement Savings)
Nontraditional Investments
going beyond stocks and bonds
Simulating Historical Investment Returns
how has the stock market performed in the past?
Invest Today with a Roth IRA
for most people, the ideal starting point for retirement savings
Roth IRA Questions Answered
brokerage selection, rollovers, and qualified earnings withdrawals
IRA Contribution Deadline
through April 15th, you can still contribute toward last year's limits
Giving — Or Getting — The Gift of an IRA
if you have income, others can contribute to an IRA on your behalf
Investing With $100
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFS) can let you get started with as little as $50-100
529 Plan (Education Savings)
Graduate Students, Roth IRAs, and 529 Plans
a tax-advantaged investment alternative for students lacking 'earned income'
Choosing a 529 Plan
minimize taxes and maximize rate-of-return with the right education savings plan
529 Plans versus the UTMA
the 529 plan is your best bet!
529 Plans as an Estate Planning Tool
a great way to hide money!
529 Plan Student Aid Impact
grandparents beware!
Thrift Savings Plan (US Gov't & Military)
Want To Retire Early? Join the Military.powerful tools for retirement prep: the US Military Pension and the Thrift Savings Plan
Saving While Deployed: The Savings Deposit Program
a zero-risk savings account with a guaranteed 10% interest rate
Free Credit Scores
it is, in fact, possible (and desirable) to get these
The Debit Card Trap
debit card usage does nothing for your credit score
Free Money Transfers with Google Wallet
a totally free service that allows you to attach money to an email, as you would a file
Credit Card Debt
it's bad!
Keeping Track of Your Finances
using Mint.com to keep tabs on your transactions and financial status
Monitoring Your Credit
using your free annual credit reports to keep tabs on your credit health
Cashback Credit Cards
used correctly, these cards can save you significant cash; check out my recommendations
Back to Basics
the finance blogosphere is full of all kinds of crazy advice... and you can safely ignore most of it
Save Money with Open Source Software
it's free, it's awesome, and it's good for your health
Save Money on Printing
inkjet printers are evil
Storage Units: An Unfortunate Trend
an excellent way to spend a bunch of money with zero positive effect
Thrift Is Beautiful: Food
using calories-per-dollar and protein-per-dollar to see foods in a different light
Thrift Is Beautiful: Fermentation
a delicious, healthy, cheap, safe, social way to live a better life
Durable Goods: Cast Iron
a thrifty cooking solution that you can will to the grandkids
Thrift Is Beautiful: The Gym
if you're paying for a gym membership, make sure you're getting what you pay for
sell it or put it back to work!
using web tools to make buying on Craigslist even easier
tips for getting around the web faster with Google's Chrome web browser
External Motivation
web tools for building and reinforcing good habits
Notetaking with Google
using Google Keep to keep track of everyday thoughts and ideas
Reducing Spam, Noise, and Bacn
take these steps to reduce distracting spam and noise
Configuring Gmail for Productivity
optimizing email productivity with Google's webmail
using MathJax to pretty things up a bit
Blog Tools
a how-to overview of the tools I've used to build and run this blog
Non-QWERTY Keyboard Layouts
a fun aside on non-standard keyboard configurations
Open Source Office Software
an overview of no-cost and open-source office software
Alternative Energy
a brief look into the costs and feasibility of alternative energy
The Ginger Beer Plant
the convoluted tale of the loss (and rediscovery) of a very delicious fermentation
The Moon
a few thoughts on the Moon missions of the mid-1900's
Space Rocks and You
a response to the astronomical close-calls of early 2013
Historical US Income Taxes
modern income taxes are very low, historically speaking
Historical US Estate Taxes
modern estate taxes, too, are at historic lows
Effective Annualized Returns
lump sum investment versus continuous contributions
Social Security
how and why the US Social Security system is in such bad condition
Happy New Years 2013
'hello world'
That's it so far! If you have a topic suggestion or case study request, head over to the contact form.
New content posted regularly. Until then? Check out some of the fine stories in these blogs:
Mr. Money Mustache — Financial Freedom Through Badassity
Raptitude — Getting Better at Being Human
jlcollinsnh — Jim Collins' thoughts on Money, Life, and Business
Early Retirement Extreme — Jacob Fisker is, indeed, pretty extreme
White Coat Investor — Sophisticated strategies for high-income types
Mad Fientist — Investment and tax strategies for early retirees
Can I Retire Yet? — Save More, Invest Smarter, Retire Sooner
Lacking Ambition — Adventures of a financially independent 30-year-old
Ken Ilgunas — That awesome guy who lived in a van at Duke. Still adventuring!
Giddings Plaza FI — Financially independent, but not retired
Canadian Dream: Free at 45 — a Canadian engineer striving for early retirement
Living Life and Testing Limits — She's had a rough life but she keeps on adventuring!
Our Take on Freedom — A couple leave the 9-to-5 in their 20's and travel the world
a zero-risk savings account with a guaranteed 10% interest rate
Credit and Debt
Free Credit Scores
it is, in fact, possible (and desirable) to get these
The Debit Card Trap
debit card usage does nothing for your credit score
Free Money Transfers with Google Wallet
a totally free service that allows you to attach money to an email, as you would a file
Credit Card Debt
it's bad!
Keeping Track of Your Finances
using Mint.com to keep tabs on your transactions and financial status
Monitoring Your Credit
using your free annual credit reports to keep tabs on your credit health
Cashback Credit Cards
used correctly, these cards can save you significant cash; check out my recommendations
Expense Reduction
Back to Basics
the finance blogosphere is full of all kinds of crazy advice... and you can safely ignore most of it
Save Money with Open Source Software
it's free, it's awesome, and it's good for your health
Save Money on Printing
inkjet printers are evil
Storage Units: An Unfortunate Trend
an excellent way to spend a bunch of money with zero positive effect
using calories-per-dollar and protein-per-dollar to see foods in a different light
Thrift Is Beautiful: Fermentation
a delicious, healthy, cheap, safe, social way to live a better life
Durable Goods: Cast Iron
a thrifty cooking solution that you can will to the grandkids
Thrift Is Beautiful: The Gym
if you're paying for a gym membership, make sure you're getting what you pay for
Productivity Tools
Fun with Google Chrometips for getting around the web faster with Google's Chrome web browser
External Motivation
web tools for building and reinforcing good habits
Notetaking with Google
using Google Keep to keep track of everyday thoughts and ideas
Reducing Spam, Noise, and Bacn
take these steps to reduce distracting spam and noise
Configuring Gmail for Productivity
optimizing email productivity with Google's webmail
Technical and Historical Asides
Beautiful Math On Your Websiteusing MathJax to pretty things up a bit
Blog Tools
a how-to overview of the tools I've used to build and run this blog
Non-QWERTY Keyboard Layouts
a fun aside on non-standard keyboard configurations
Open Source Office Software
an overview of no-cost and open-source office software
Alternative Energy
a brief look into the costs and feasibility of alternative energy
The Ginger Beer Plant
the convoluted tale of the loss (and rediscovery) of a very delicious fermentation
The Moon
a few thoughts on the Moon missions of the mid-1900's
Space Rocks and You
a response to the astronomical close-calls of early 2013
Historical US Income Taxes
modern income taxes are very low, historically speaking
Historical US Estate Taxes
modern estate taxes, too, are at historic lows
Effective Annualized Returns
lump sum investment versus continuous contributions
Social Security
how and why the US Social Security system is in such bad condition
Happy New Years 2013
'hello world'
That's it so far! If you have a topic suggestion or case study request, head over to the contact form.
New content posted regularly. Until then? Check out some of the fine stories in these blogs:
Mr. Money Mustache — Financial Freedom Through Badassity
Raptitude — Getting Better at Being Human
jlcollinsnh — Jim Collins' thoughts on Money, Life, and Business
Early Retirement Extreme — Jacob Fisker is, indeed, pretty extreme
White Coat Investor — Sophisticated strategies for high-income types
Mad Fientist — Investment and tax strategies for early retirees
Can I Retire Yet? — Save More, Invest Smarter, Retire Sooner
Lacking Ambition — Adventures of a financially independent 30-year-old
Ken Ilgunas — That awesome guy who lived in a van at Duke. Still adventuring!
Giddings Plaza FI — Financially independent, but not retired
Canadian Dream: Free at 45 — a Canadian engineer striving for early retirement
Living Life and Testing Limits — She's had a rough life but she keeps on adventuring!
Our Take on Freedom — A couple leave the 9-to-5 in their 20's and travel the world
