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What is FU Money? - FU Money Explained!
First what the heck is FU money? You’ve heard the term thrown around. Well it’s exactly what it sounds like. Pardon my French here, but the F stands for Fuck and the U stands for You!
So FU Money = Fuck You Money
Basically, FU Money is when you have enough money to not be bound to a toxic work environment or a boss you hate. You have the power to walk away relatively stress free, or if the company unexpectedly laid you off you’d be just fine. In other words, you don’t need that paycheck. At least not for a while.
Podcast Interview With Dividend Dave!!
Excited to announce my second Podcast interview! We jump on The Passive Income Podcast with Dividend Dave!
A fun over some beers style chat where we talked about retiring early, going blind, and what I’m currently investing in. He also had a fun quick fire section where we talked about REITS, Picking Stocks, Value Traps, and more.
Podcast Interview With Adulting Is Easy!!
Hey Guys!!
I haven’t written an article in a little while but I’ve been busy! Excited to announce my first Podcast interview! Lauren over at Adulting Is Easy asked some really insightful questions and I enjoyed sharing my experience navigating the process of going blind and how I managed to retire Early!
What Is A Human Life Worth? Is It Even Worth Anything?
Life is precious
Babies are miracles of life we say
But what is a life truly worth? As I was donating blood the other day I had some time to ponder this question.
The Role Of Blind Luck In Your Success & How To Maximize It!
We’ve all met someone or had moments in our life where we’ve been “Lucky”
We feel great in these moments, and we might even feel like our hard work, preparations, and willingness to put ourselves out there gave us the edge to get our lucky break. We like to feel in control of our destiny and that we have a hand in these moments of brilliance.
The Dangers of #FIRE - The Cult That Preys On Selling You A Dream
The following is to critique the goals of a popular method of wealth building called FIRE.
The FIRE movement [ Financial Independence Retire Early ] is not new but has become a trendy topic on social media and a draw to people seeking some financial security in a chaotic time.
What is Platform Risk & The Underlying Problem It Presents To Free Speech
Recently my Twitter account @Blind__Luck was locked for “review” It's been 6 weeks now...
This has given me an opportunity to think about platform risk and what it means for us all moving forward.
Disability Insurance: How To Navigate The Claims Process & Ways To Maximize Your Benefits
This article outlines the claims process of getting approved for Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance benefits provided by your employer (or purchased privately by you) and how these benefits interact the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare systems.
I’m Moving Out Of State: Should I Rent Or Leave Empty?
I Moved across the country: I’d rather leave my house empty than rent it out for $2,600/Month! I must be Crazy Right? Well… maybe not.
Interview: The Pursuit of Enough - Observations on Real-Estate, Markets, and Life
Today we are doing an interview to get to know the man behind The Pursuit of Enough who is a realtor in Northern Virginia, writes on real-estate, investing, and deeper topics on investments and the “Pursuit of Enough” concept. The real question is what is that “Enough Point” that makes you feel comfortable and fulfilled without having to be a wage slave for the rest of your life.
S.M.A.R.T. Goals: What They Are and How To Use Them More Effectively!
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
What are they and when should they be used?
Interview with Settling Nomads: Master Of Many Income Streams
Today we are doing an interview to get to know the team behind Settling Nomads who have been busy working a 9-5, investing, and raising a family, all with the goal or Financial Independence
2023 Is Here! Time For New Years Goals & Market Predictions
2023 is here!
Part of living an intentional life is looking ahead at where you’d like to be and taking steps to get closer to those goals vs looking in the rearview mirror thinking “woulda, coulda, shoulda”. Life is an iterative process and those who act intentionally will be more likely to live the life they want.
99 Charlie Munger Quotes: Wise Words Of A Great Investor
Charlie Munger turns 99 January 1st 2023 here are 99 quotes with lessons and take aways. Lets see what lessons we can take away from this increasable Investor!
My Simple 3-Fund Strategy – The perfect strategy to weather all market conditions and not get wiped out.
One of my all-time favorite quotes is:
“Your rate of return is less important than not getting wiped out”
-Charlie Munger
This is a powerful statement that underscores the value of letting time work for you vs trying to get rich quick. Every time you get wiped out you are reset to $0 (or worse) and the clock is reset for your investment progress.
The real key to successful investing is minimizing your losses. Even a modest rate of return adds up to a significant amount of profit when compounded over a period of time.
Interview With Investment Kage, Leading By Example & Having Fun While Doing It.
Today we are doing an interview to get to know the Investment Kage who has been very busy teaching new investors about why starting early is so important and more importantly HOW to get started as a young investor. If I had started seriously investing as early as he has I’d be significantly richer today.
The American (Lottery) Dream: What To Do Should Your Lucky Numbers Hit The Jackpot!
If there is anything that encapsulates American culture, it is the fact that nearly everyone has the aspirational dream of winning the lottery.
What it would feel like to win the Mega Millions or Powerball.
Here's what to do if your lucky numbers hit!
The Power Of Good Enough: The Difference Between Maximizers & Sufficers.
What makes some people able to make large life-changing decisions in a snap and others agonize over every little detail. I discovered that myself and my friends fall into two very different camps when it comes to making big decisions.
2022 Mid Year Review Goal Progress & Predictions
Part of living an intentional life is looking ahead at where you’d like to be and taking steps to get closer to those goals vs looking in the rearview mirror thinking “woulda, coulda, shoulda”. Life is an iterative process and those who act intentionally will be more likely to live the life they want.
Part of this process is revisiting your goals to see how progress has been and adjust course as needed.
