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by JoséNovember 6, 2024November 5, 20240

First in our monthly home construction series—October 2024 Hello, financial freedom lovers! If you're new here, I'm José, and along with Tatiana, I write about…

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17 Invaluable Lessons from Nearly Two Decades of Investing

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by JoséOctober 30, 2024November 4, 20240

The year was 2006. The iPhone didn't exist, Twitter had just launched, and I was taking my first tentative steps into the world of investing…

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Wealth Building

The Producer Mindset: The Hidden Secret to Building Wealth and Achieving Financial Independence

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by JoséOctober 29, 2024October 22, 20245

Every weekend, millions of Americans rush to buy lottery tickets, dreaming of instant wealth. They stand in lines at convenience stores, clutching their dollars and…

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Early Retirement

Navigating Early Retirement: What Every Young Family Needs to Know

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by JoséOctober 16, 2024November 4, 20241

My journey to early retirement began unexpectedly when I stumbled upon the book "Your Money or Your Life." It was a lightbulb moment that set…

Early Retirement

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

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by JoséOctober 13, 2024November 4, 20241

When my wife and I first started planning for early retirement, we kept hearing about the famous 4% rule. You know, withdraw 4% of your…

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…