As we turn the page to a new chapter of 2022 there’s reflection and optimism. I invested a good deal of time with a friend, LB, this past summer and early fall in helping them with a house flip that proved to be very successful in gaining experience, teamwork, and securing the possibility of workingContinue reading “Post #12 Finance Goals 2022 Part 1”
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Post #11 Is Ohio Teacher Retirement Within Reach For Me?
I have several of my friends and colleagues whom are reaching the milestone of retirement. With 25 years of service myself (24.66) I’ve become a bit envious of my friends leaving the daily grind. As I begin to eye retirement the common misconception would be that I don’t want to work. This is not theContinue reading “Post #11 Is Ohio Teacher Retirement Within Reach For Me?”
Post #9 Finding Your Way Through the Maze: Explaining the 457(b) Retirement Option
Let’s face it investing can be intimidating. A labyrinth of obstacles exist between you and all the decisions you may have to make to open a retirement account. Learning about retirement investment options include developing a basic understanding of the financial language and terminology used in this realm. As daunting as the task of learningContinue reading “Post #9 Finding Your Way Through the Maze: Explaining the 457(b) Retirement Option”
Post #8 When You Know Better, You Do Better: Why I’m Stopping My 403 (b) Contributions to Switch Into a 457 (b)
I’m hard on myself. I get frustrated when I make a decision that I learn later could have been a better one. As I’ve gotten older I have grown a lot as a person and I’m better about evaluating the situation, taking what I can learn from it, and moving forward. A recent situation hasContinue reading “Post #8 When You Know Better, You Do Better: Why I’m Stopping My 403 (b) Contributions to Switch Into a 457 (b)”
#1 What is Fi?
The Concept of FI or Financial Independence is the first part of the acronym of FIRE. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. This financial movement focuses on obtaining finances and resources from extreme savings or investing to arrive at a place where one’s needs are met and gives a variety of choices for one’sContinue reading “#1 What is Fi?”
Quest for Fi 