Full Circle
I cannot believe it has been two years since my last post. My absence has mainly been due to a combination of technical, personal and work related. The technical …
Forever Home Series (Part 1) – Our Search Begins
What is a ‘forever home’? My wife doesn’t believe there is such a thing as a forever home. I also think the idea of a forever home is idealistic. Life …
Jobs For 15 Year Olds: How to Make Money as a Teenager
This week I bring to you a post by Nathan about the why and how a teenager should consider getting a job. Personally, I think it can be quite difficult …
How to Avoid “Failure to Launch” – Preparing Kids for Adulthood
I’m a father to two young boys; they are only two years apart – yes, we’re suckers for punishment, but the thought of them growing up and being best …
Maternity Leave for Men: Tips for dads on paternity leave
It’s Father’s Day here in the UK. My two-year-old gave me a Father’s Day card on the direction of Mrs. CfC. I asked him if it was for me. …
Should I charge my child rent? (the pros and cons)
Charging our kids rent dilemma I stumbled upon a Reddit thread the other week which got me thinking: Should we charge our children rent? As financial independence seekers, it …
“Multi-millionaires and still have to make choices.” ~ John’s story
John is a multi-millionaire, but is very down to earth and humble. His family has never earned a salary of more than $100k but have managed to be FI in his 40s. How did he do this?
Daring to Dream: Financial Independence vs. Childcare Costs
(No. 027) Straight to the Point Is financial independence possible with childcare costs? A typical household with typical expenses can reach FI (at 102 years old). Childcare costs can …
Beyond Financial Independence: Tracing My Roots
(no. 024) Straight to the Point Thought Experiment proposed by Saving Ninja. What will I do beyond financial independence and having decided to retire early? Rules: “write whatever you …
Investing for Our Children: Will it Ruin or Motivate Them?
Straight to the Point Financially educate them. Lead by example. Start investing for them as soon as they are born (if you can afford to). FI/RE is an …
FI/RE Blogs: Are We Just a Group of Humble Braggers?
Hold Up! Before I start to make my fellow FI/RE bloggers blood boil, this is a genuine question and by no means implying that any of you are show-offs! …