FAQ #2: What Do You Live on?

If you read FAQ #1, I already know what your next questions is.  Here’s what’s going through your mind: “Gee Ed, I think the way you funnel all of your…

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FAQ #1: How Do You Save So Much Money?

These days saving over $100,000 a year is a given for us.  Whenever we take jobs, we are certain that we’ll save at least six figures.  You can take that…

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7 Reasons to Hate Debt

Debt…ugh!  Where do I start on a topic that I hate so much?  Let’s go back to the summer of 1996.  After two years of full-time graduate school, I had…

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How We Saved $500,000 in 4.5 Years

If you’ve poked around my website at all, you already know how much we like “crappy” jobs.  (If you’re scratching your head, read these posts:  #1 and #2.)  In those posts,…

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¡Adiós 2016 y Bienvenidos 2017!

Another successful trip around the sun has passed, so it’s time for our year-end review.  Overall, 2016 was a resounding success for us in the following areas: Work * From January…

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10 Reasons You Need a College Degree

Last month my blogging buddy Mr. Groovy was kind enough to write a post highlighting my thoughts on hacking a college degree.  It appears that Mr. Groovy and I are both “freedomists” with…

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Why I Write

There’s no doubt that reading about money can be pretty boring.  Writing about money can be equally as boring.  I don’t always enjoy it, so why do I still attempt to…

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Retread: How I Escaped My 403b by Quitting My Job

Nota Bene:  This is a post that I wrote for Dan Otter at 403bwise.com back in 2013.  Dan has led the charge in the area of 403b / 457 reform at…

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“Crappy” Jobs II

Summer greetings to my dozens of loyal readers!  As you know, no one loves a “crappy” job more than this guy.  Unfortunately, over the last two years I’ve been very…

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A $7,500 College Degree in 12 Months?

As a teacher, I value education to the utmost.  Over my lifetime, I have earned four degrees, learned a few languages, and read a ton of books.  In my eyes, obtaining…

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