About TheYoungRetireeBy33 - Part I
I have put off posts to let people know who I am and what I am about for too long now. It is time for my four part series introducing myself and who I am to the reader. In this post, I am going to…
The blog
163 posts from the journey.
Written in real time from 2018 onward. Airbnb financial updates, the HOA saga, tenant disasters, and how I think about money.
Good Debt vs Bad Debt
The oh so classic debate about debt! Most individuals hear the word debt and immediately associate the word with a negative feeling. The real question is, is all debt bad debt? It is extremely…
Why Follow The Path If You Can Be Insane?
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the masses, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." - Marcus Aurelius Are you currently following down the path of the masses?…
The Simple Truth Most People Don't Want To Accept
'All events of wealth are preceded by process, a backstory of trial, risk, hard work and sacrifice.' - MJ Demarco, the Millionaire FASTLANE! Remember that overnight sensation who became an all star…
How I Could Have Lost Over $15k In Free Travel
I was talking to my parents on Father's day being a good ol' son wishing my dad a great day, when somehow my parents and I got on the topic of spending my rewards points I have accumulated so I don't…
Money Myth Monday - Credit Cards, Are They Bad For You?
The classic credit card debate! To use credit cards or not to use credit cards? This is the real question we need to answer. There are a lot of advantages of using credit cards, if used properly.…
Increasing Savings Account Interest By 84 Times!
Who is your current Savings Account with? Did you know there is a good chance the company you are keeping your cash with is royally screwing you. That was the exact case for me and my Savings Account…
Why Your Thoughts Shape Your Environment
Have you ever wondered why what you think about typically turns into your reality? I was listening to a podcast the other day where they author of the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution started…
85% Savings Rate In May!
Largest savings rate of any month to date! The F.I.R.E. is spreading and I am enjoying every minute of the journey. The continuous growth of my Instagram channel and seeing a few people here and…
How to Calculate Your Savings Rate
Surprisingly, this is something that I had gotten away from looking at monthly this year; however, it is time to start keeping score on my savings rate again! Can't make progress towards a goal if…
Maxing Out Your 401(k) by Your Second Paycheck In March
Woah, now! I know what you are thinking. There is no way in hell you could max out your 401(k) by the middle of March. How did you do that? Or, why the heck would you not just steadily invest in your…
Horizontal (Passive) Income Streams and Why They Are Important
How many different horizontal streams of income do you currently have? Are you like the 99% of Americans who trade their time for money as your only source of income? I have finally figured out this…