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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