The First Six Figure Salary, and How to Not Fuck It Up
If you earn $100,000 in a year, your hourly rate is a little over $48 an hour, or $8,333 a
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Author: Darcy @ We Want Guac
History Doesn’t Lie. Your Ancestors Are Pro COVID Vaccine.
I sincerely did not think I’d be writing a third article about COVID, but here I am. Specifically because I
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What a Mild COVID Case Feels Like When You Were Always Healthy Before
Let’s get some background out of the way first: I’m 27 year old and I don’t smoke. I’m not obese
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My COVID Case Financials
On December 6th I tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms over the weekend. As of today (December 16th) I
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When You’re Not Ready to Chase Financial Independence
Too overwhelmed with other duties to think about FIRE? Feeling burnout? Worried sick over failing? Guess what, you’re not alone!
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SWR (Safe Withdrawal Rate) for Dummies
The financial independence movement (FIRE) almost doesn’t need much to be marketed; its basics are a siren song for the
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Are You Dividing By Zero?
Some people approach their money thoughtfully, having considered what they want to prioritize and acting accordingly. Other people approach money
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Bad Market Returns? Ain’t No Problem Here.
The best thing about starting to invest in your 20s has to be the growth potential. Despite getting mediocre wages
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5 Years Check-in: Half a Decade of Pursuing FIRE
I first specifically learned about financial independence (FIRE) in the fall of 2016, which was after graduating college in the
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Your Guide to Flipping with Online Auctions
Normally, I like finding stuff serendipitously. Sometimes I’ll see some incredible item listed for free online; other times, I’ll spot
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