Welcome to our monthly update on the Nuestra Casa Fund (NCF), our dedicated savings for our future home purchase. As we approach a significant milestone, we're reminded of the importance of celebrating our achievements on the path to financial independence and early retirement (FIRE). The Power of Celebrating Small Wins In the FIRE community, we often focus on long-term goals, but it's crucial to acknowledge the smaller victories along the way. Whether it's becoming debt-free, maxing out your 401(k), or cutting unnecessary expenses, each step forward deserves recognition. These accomplishments might seem ordinary to us, but they're extraordinary in the broader context. How many of your friends and family can say they're debt-free o
José
José concluded his distinguished 13-year career at Vanguard at age 44, stepping away from corporate life to embrace an early retirement. As a project manager, he expertly orchestrated the creation and delivery of educational materials—both digital and print—for 401(k) participants, ensuring resources reached millions of investors. Today, he embraces life's simpler pleasures: quality time with family, pursuit of passion projects, discovery of new adventures, and leisurely meals in his garden oasis.
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Why a Dominican flag?
Are you Dominican. I just got to this blog.
Hi and welcome to our blog!
I am Dominican and spent my childhood there.
We took that photo while walking through the scenic Benjamin Franklin Parkway, in Philadelphia, which is lined with flags of countries from around the world. It gave me a feeling of “home” or closeness to my roots.
I wrote a little about growing up in the Dominican Republic here: http://crucialwealth.com/blog/life-energy-use-wisely/
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