Wednesday, June 23, 2021Volume 2, Issue 32 “Today is a milestone for me. In 2006, I pledged to distribute all of my Berkshire Hathaway shares – more than 99% of my net worth – to philanthropy. With today’s $4.1 billion distribution,
Weekend Links – April 2, 2021
Friday, April 2, 2021Volume 2, Issue 21 If You Play With FIRE, Don’t Get Burned by Nick Maggiulli, March 30, 2021. Do you hate your job? If so, you are hardly alone. Millions of people dream of the day when they can
Going the Distance
Starting out too quickly in a marathon is a classic beginner’s error. The adrenaline rush of the starting line, a rested body, and watching others start off strong can conspire to accelerate your pace beyond the level that can be sustained for 26.2 miles. Exceeding your physical capacity at the start can have dire consequences toward the end of the race. Aspects of personal finance resemble marathon running as well. To go the distance, you must pace yourself.
What’s Your Magic Number?
The goal of financial independence is best viewed as a means to an end rather than an end in itself. Simply defined, financial independence is achieved when a person can generate a stream of cash flows from accumulated assets that exceeds his or her spending needs. No specific “magic number” translates into independence for everyone.
Reaching Financial Independence
When can you give up the security of a regular paycheck? This is the fundamental question that everyone must eventually answer in the context of their own “retirement”. I put “retirement” in quotes because what we are really talking about is not necessarily