It is important to realize that world views between different generations are different. This is a cause for endless confusion when discussing something like retirement or how a career would take shape. I was born in 1975 and so I fall somewhere between Generation X and Generation Y. For example, I have a blog and […]
One more year before comfort
In my search to determine what people actually mean when they say they want a “comfortable life” and in particular a “comfortable retirement” I have come across two conflicting definitions. No wonder, then, that such statements confuse me. I usually think that comfort means being free from physiological (mental and physical) pressures or stresses. For […]
My essay in New Escapologist #5
Pardon this shameless plug, but I have written an essay for Issue 5 of New Escapologist magazine, which you may be interested in checking out. The following is an excerpt from the essay: ESCAPE THE SPEND-EARN CYCLE Our vernacular rarely lends “not being normal” as a compliment. There’s an inherent cultural drive towards being normal. […]
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21 day makeover
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Here's some simple steps to get in shape to start the ERE journey. Day 1: Finding a place to live Day 2: Decluttering and managing stuff Day 3: Grocery shopping Day 4: Drop the cell phone plan Day 5: Find a free hobby Day 6: Clothes Day 7: Going car free Day 8: Get engaged! Day 9: Budgeting Day 10: Calculating net worth Day 11: Connecting your stuff with your neighbors Day 12: Establishing a savings account Day 13: Insurance Day 14: Investing for early retirement – Part 1 Day 15: The first two weeks of the make over Day 16: The stuff you actually keep and use Day 17: Maintaining and repairing things Day 18: Join a challenge Day 19: Getting rid of your TV (addiction) Day 20: Own classics Day 21: Investing for early retirement – Part 2
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