Dec 20, 2023
Hello from the Valley of the Sun! This is my ongoing page on The Arizona Experiment, a joyful four month uprooting of my life to come check out a new car-free community that is springing up in Tempe (a city within the Phoenix metro area.) – What’s this all about and why are you there?…
Nov 2, 2023
The thing that drew me to early retirement is freedom, and that’s still the best part of it. Back in 2005, the primary reason for this freedom-seeking was being able to devote my best hours to being a Dad – I had a feeling my career in tech would be too demanding to sustain once…
Apr 27, 2023
In May of 2023, after many years of successful delay I let myself buy what is probably the ultimate no-compromise, do-everything vehicle currently in production, the Tesla Model Y long range all wheel drive. Twenty months later, I am absolutely enjoying the shit out of this thing, while racking up a surprisingly high 18,000 miles.…
Apr 7, 2023
In my role as Mr. Money Mustache, I do my best to be your one-stop-shop for Lifestyle Guru ideas. So over the years we’ve covered not just the Money side of life, but also the even more important stuff like health and fitness and the psychology of better, happier living. But there’s one single area…
Feb 26, 2023
Well, looks like it has happened again. Since the last time we spoke, I got sucked into building my 17th(?) kitchen, and I have finally emerged from its messy yet addictive grasp as I stand here at the new breakfast bar, typing this report to you. Why am I so hooked on this strange pastime?…
Dec 10, 2022
One of the reasons I don’t write as often these days is that my life has gradually evolved into a Personal Finance Bubble. The people around me have learned to be purposeful with their money, which means they now have plenty of savings and never have to stress about the stuff. Good ideas have naturally…
Oct 3, 2022
Default Lifestyle SCIENCE Lifestyle • Wake up with alarm clock, roll over, and immediately check phone. • Wake up naturally as your sleep cycle ends. • Proceed directly outside into the natural light. • Direct your vision upwards and also try to get sunlight on your skin if possible. • Make coffee and a high-carb,…
Sep 6, 2022
Let’s jump right to the real news here: Now for the real story behind this weird situation. Why did I agree to this? Aren’t I supposed to be retired? Do you get paid a lot to be in a Netflix movie? And does that mean you become “famous” and your life changes? Read on to…
Jul 18, 2022
As strange as it may sound, earning financial freedom is a lot easier for certain people than claiming that freedom once they have earned it. And if the following statement rings true to you, you may be suffering from this same hardship: “I think I’m close to having enough money to jump into early retirement,…
Jun 14, 2022
Hello Bootcampers! This page is a collection of the Amazon links to books and other products that I recommend in the context of the boot camp email series. Links from “Getting Started #1: What am I Supposed To Do With All This Money?”: Links from “Get Rich With: Bikes” Links from How To Make Money…
Jan 11, 2022
I’ve been writing about money for almost eleven years now, and in that time the world has become an immensely richer place. Here in the US, our economy has grown by about 25% even after inflation, world economic output has grown even faster, and the number of people living in extreme poverty has been cut…
Jul 31, 2021
“The Extraordinary belongs to those that create it”An Informal Weekend CollaborationAugust 13-15, 2021 What’s This? On short notice, our friends Alan and Katie Donegan, legendary founders of the UK’s Rebel Business School, have decided to pop over and spend some time here in Longmont. To celebrate, we are putting on a weekend retreat at the…
Apr 18, 2021
So it looks like my 15-year-old is officially a high-school dropout. Halfway through ninth grade, emboldened perhaps by the taste of freedom that Covid-era remote learning had provided, he realized that the whole system was just too slow and inefficient for him, and was “Getting in the way of his work.” So as it looks…
Jan 29, 2021
So, I kind of just bought the house next door to me. This is already somewhat amazing, for a small-town boy who refuses to even buy himself a new car. But even stranger are the details that surround this deal: I’m not moving into it. I don’t really need or want a second house. I…
Dec 17, 2020
A close friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer this year. It was the serious kind, where you need to treat it quickly and aggressively or it will spread through your body, stick to all of your organs, and kill you. The diagnosis was a shock to my friend and her loved ones – she’s…
Nov 9, 2020
Several years ago, I was unsatisfied with my options for health insurance. The premiums were rising even as the quality dropped in the form of an ever-increasing deductible. I am guessing that you might feel the same way these days – most of us Americans are in the same boat. I felt like I was…