Become financially independent
Today’s question comes from Robin. She asks:
I found your website through your book list, which includes 7 titles I have added to my “Read” list (thanks!) From there, I’ve been entranced for the past hour reading articles on your website. I like your direct (open) and honest approach, which is why I’m sending you my question:
Lesson from Parents: “It’s not OK to be rich!”
My parents were Stanford grads, scientists who placed...
Today’s question comes from Grainne. She asks:
I came to the financial independence route a bit late. I spent my 20s as a consumer racking up a huge debt. I realised when I turned 30 that things had to change. I discovered minimalism and stopped buying so much stuff and got rid of my debt as quickly as possible. Through this I discovered that investing isn’t that hard and once all my debt was paid I...
Today’s question comes from Scott. He asks:
First, I’d like to say thank you for having the guts to start this site, putting yourself out there, and for putting so much of your personal time into helping others, like me. I also applaud you for, as it seems over this internet thing, living the life you dreamed of.
The purpose of this email is to ask your opinion and thoughts on cryptocurrencies.
A few months ago, a...
Today’s question comes from Kenton. He asks:
I really appreciate you sharing your experiences about how you became FI.
I read this article: https://chrisreining.com/is-starting-a-business-the-fastest-path-to-financial-freedom/ — loved it. I’m 35, happily married with four kids, in a “typical” financial situation (ok salary, mortgage, credit card debt, small 401k).
How did I find you? Well, that’s a very personal discussion I’d like to share with you that leads up my question.
My grandfather died at the age...
Today’s question comes from Christina. She asks:
I’m trying to get my partner on board with the idea that we can DO this. We live in different states — I make 57k, he makes nearly 100k. I’m 37 years old, he’s 35.
My net worth is only about 80k at this point, but I’ve only been in the workforce for going on 4 years (I spent my 20s making serious financial mistakes, and then 6 years...
