Going to See the Cubbies Again
After five years on the waitlist, my Dad got season tickets for the Cubs in 2011. I was still in Colorado, and he was in Pittsburgh. We met in the middle for a few games, then…
A Day in the FIRE Life
When I tell people that I am retired at the age of 43, the general response is either, "that's so cool," or "what do you do all day?" Well, here's a typical Tuesday for me: 6:30am:…
FAFSA For Real 2025
The time has finally come for my oldest to apply to college. The FAFSA opened on October 1st, and now I have to actually fill it out and verify my years of assumptions. They actually opened…
My Post-Mint Financial Toolkit
I talked about finding a new money tracking system once I found out that Mint was going away. Mint was a huge part of my life as I was constantly tracking our finances and budget. I…
So I Bought a Rivian
In 2014, My 2003 Honda Accord got rear-ended. I bought my Dad's 2007 Accord from him and have been driving it for the last 11 years. I thought about getting a new vehicle last year and…
What to Consider in Retirement Locations Part Two
Now that I have all the categories identified, I need to determine how important each factor is. Step 1: The Dealbreakers This is the easiest part. These are the non-negotiables, the bouncers at the front door…
What to Consider in Retirement Locations
I wrote about the "Best States to Retire To" and found out that the ratings were like a Whose Line is it Anyway? episode. I realized the importance of individual weighting. Some people care more about…
Best Retirement State
I am retired, so should I be thinking about what state I should be living in? One of the best part of the United States is the differences of each state. Taxes, Healthcare, Cost of Living,…
Planning for a Small Estate Affidavit
When I was talking to my cousin about my Dad's estate, she said that things are a lot easier if there are less than $100K in assets. I laughed it off, knowing that my Dad's house…
Handling an Inherited IRA
I didn't expect to be writing this blog post for another twenty years, but here I am. A significant connection between my Dad and me was our shared obsession with tracking our assets. He managed his…
