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VPMAX vs VTSAX: Why This Hidden Vanguard Gem Might Be Your Portfolio’s Secret Weapon

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by JoséOctober 7, 2024October 15, 20245

As someone who's been on the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) journey for years, I've learned that simplicity and low costs are key to building…

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Wealth Building

Money and Happiness: 50 Financial Lessons for a Happier Life

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by JoséJanuary 16, 2023January 22, 20231

Money and happiness are two concepts that are closely intertwined. Everyone has their own perspective on how money can affect their happiness, and many of…

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Wealth Building

One Trait About Becoming a Millionaire That No One Has Ever Told You

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by JoséSeptember 8, 2022August 30, 20225

Aside from money, what do most self-made millionaires have in common? What is the one characteristic you must possess in order to escape the rat…

Early Retirement

Cracking the Retirement Code: Our Journey to a Sustainable Withdrawal Strategy

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by JoséOctober 13, 2024October 13, 20241

The 4% Rule? Not So Fast! When my wife and I first started planning for early retirement, we kept hearing about the famous 4% rule.…

Early Retirement

The One-Income FIRE Strategy: Balancing Family, Finances, and Freedom

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by JoséOctober 2, 2024October 2, 20240

Whether you love it or hate it, FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has inspired many families to rethink their traditional work/life models. If you approach…

FIRE lifestyle after 5 years

Early Retirement

Redefining Retirement: 1,895 Days of FIRE

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by JoséSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 20240

It's been exactly 1,895 days, or a little over five years, since we bid farewell to our corporate cubicles and embraced the FIRE lifestyle. Honestly,…