From Financial Independence to Retire Early at 35

Month: February 2021

FIRE Isn’t Prescriptive (It’s a Spectrum of Personal Choices)

Post author By Chris
Post date February 28, 2021
9 Comments on FIRE Isn’t Prescriptive (It’s a Spectrum of Personal Choices)

Gaining financial independence has no rule set. No one defines retirement but you. These are 7 ways the FIRE movement misses the personal part.

Tags Financial Independence, motivation, Retire Early, Story

Finance

Black Wall Street and the Business of Creating a Community

Post author By Chris
Post date February 21, 2021
Post last updated date Last Updated: May 25, 2021
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The businesses of Black Wall Street in its heyday [Image source: America in Color: The 1920s, Smithsonian].

Imagine a thriving community of Black-owned businesses and residences in the era of Jim Crow. It happened in Oklahoma where Black Wall Street was born.

Tags Giving Back, work

Psychology

Specialist vs Generalist: Picking Your Career and Life Path

Post author By Chris
Post date February 14, 2021
Post last updated date Last Updated: June 1, 2023
6 Comments on Specialist vs Generalist: Picking Your Career and Life Path

In life and in your career you'll define yourself sometimes as a generalist vs specialist. What are the differences, pros & cons, of each of these skill types? And how do they apply to life after work in retirement?

Specialist vs Generalist: which is better for your career & life? Explore the pros/cons of each and find out how to make the best choice for your FIRE path.

Tags Financial Independence, Retire Early, Story, Tactics

Finance

4 Charities for Racial Equality (and Our January 2021 Budget Review!)

Post author By Chris
Post date February 7, 2021
Post last updated date Last Updated: April 4, 2021
3 Comments on 4 Charities for Racial Equality (and Our January 2021 Budget Review!)

Winter has arrived!

We review four charities for racial equality for our donation, Chris gives an update on his Yearly Theme, and we review our January 2021 monthly budget!

Tags Budget Updates, Giving Back