Why the Social Security Program Needs Your Support, NOW
I’ve been meaning to write about Social Security (SS) for years. I’m publishing this now to highlight the crucial, desperately
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How the Danglars Fortune Disappears in The Count of Monte Cristo
I’m back on my Count of Monte Cristo rants! This time, an analysis of how the banker Danglars went from
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We Want Guac Turns FIVE! Or: The School Years
This month now marks half a decade since I first hit “post” on We Want Guac! My blog is now
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My 2024 Finances in Review
The team-of-one at We Want Guac proudly presents: Darcy’s 2024 finances in review! 2024 Spending This is the first year
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Dual Citizenship Eligibility and Tax Concerns
In my last article, I detailed my personal process to achieving dual citizenship. This also included how much money I
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Irish Dual Citizenship: Timeline and Costs
I got my Irish dual citizenship two months before the US Election Day. Being an Irish citizen allows me to
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Figuring Out My Timeline to Retirement! (Or “Other”)
In the comments of my last net worth update, Anonymous asked me when I plan to retire. For most financial
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$500,000 Milestone Reached: Net Worth Update!
Since July I’ve been ridiculously close several times to hitting this $500,000 net worth milestone. Once, I was only $600
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4 Paths to Get Your First Credit Card Without a Credit History
At a get-together with friends, I got to talking about finance (as I do 😉). A friend of a friend
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Is Having a Career a Bad Investment?
I finally got around to reading the May NYT article on the FIRE movement. Its title is a clickbaity, pseudo-shaming
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