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Hello Subscriber, here's our latest FIRE newsletter!
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What’s Going On With Us & Giving Back
We've had a busy start to August in the TicTocLife household after our staycation break at the end of July!
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Jenni has been busy juggling an ever-changing part-time work schedule, supporting her fellow pharmacists as they need a break with little vacations during the pandemic. Being new to the semi-retired life, she is working on developing healthy habits. A few of her first goals are to have a consistent wake-up time and exercise daily. Without a set time and place to be every morning, it is easy for her to hit the snooze button.
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Chris has been focused on partnering with a good friend to build-up his own digital consulting. They've been negotiating a contract together with a non-profit publisher that focuses on environmental missions. Mentorship opportunities are a primary motivator for Chris' ongoing, though minimal, work.
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We've been working through our giving plan together. We've just published our three-month update for the TicTocLife blog and made public one key component of our giving: Reader’s Choice FIRE Fund with a goal to reach $41K by TicTocLife's one year anniversary. Help us decide which non-profit we should give to on September 1, 2020, by voting on the fund's page!
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Personal Finance Favorites on the Web
- The Sweet Spot - Mr. Money Mustache is back in full form with a great post that combines the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) with seeking balance in several areas of life. That balance is The Sweet Spot. He also reveals some personal struggles with AADD.
- A Pro / Con on Donor Advised Funds - Physician on FIRE has a discussion with The White Coat Investor about the pros and cons of donor-advised funds (DAFs), which are the underlying account type we use for our direct charitable giving and the Reader’s Choice FIRE Fund.
- I am the one thing in life I can control - J.D. Roth fends off his demons and harnesses control over his life. He talks about the difference between the circle of concern and the circle of control. Plus, there's a bit of the Hamilton musical.
- Upcycle Your Way To Financial Independence - Dave has a hit with us since the post focuses on reducing your electronic waste through creative reuse and upcycling.
- Decorating Our New Home With Thrift Store Finds - FI Mechanic does a great job of combining multiple activities we both like: thrift store treasure hunts, DIY, and crafting. They've done a fantastic job of setting their new place up inexpensively but still producing an eclectic, attractive home.
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See an article from our favorites a friend might like? Forward this newsletter onto them!
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Our Latest Posts
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Incase you missed one, here's our latest posts since our last newsletter:
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A big, strong Lukas made his way into the world with our Doula by our side and healthy Jenni after a long labor!
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Last Month Before Baby (Apr. 2026)
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Our latest monthly FIRE budget: A $250K net worth swing, motherhood charities, and our last month as a family of two!
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Huge Investment Bonuses & Home Repair (Mar. 2026)
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See how we earned a whopping $11K+ in bank bonuses, read how our baby prep continues, and come vote for a nature conservation charity we'll donate to!
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If you found an article we wrote that a friend might like, forward this newsletter to them!
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We're most active on social media here:
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Thanks again for subscribing to our infrequent newsletter. We both hope you're enjoying TicTocLife as much as we are. If you have feedback about this newsletter, you can reply directly or use our Contact form.
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