Money
Index funds, rentals, side hustles, and spending well before it’s too late.
7 Months Abroad7 Months Abroad: The PracticalHow we paid for seven months in Europe with three kids: points, renting out our house, a French visa, homeschooling, and years of choosing freedom.13 Years13 Years (Part 3/Bonus): A Crash Course in Avoiding Real Estate TaxesFive legal ways to avoid or defer taxes when selling rental property, who each one fits, and why we paid the tax bill anyway.13 Years13 Years (Part 2): Leaving Real Estate and ReflectingWhat it really cost to sell our rental properties, and why I'd still choose real estate over stocks if I were 25 again.13 Years13 Years (Part 1): Turning Our Life Around with Real Estate InvestingA RetrospectiveDie with Zero: AppliedThree ways I put Die with Zero into practice: selling my rentals, moving my family to Europe for half a year, and helping my kids sooner.Die With ZeroA review of Bill Perkins' Die With Zero and four ideas from it about spending your limited time, health and money well before it's too late.It’s Time for a RaiseA busy dad's plan to double his savings rate with small, flexible side hustles that fit around family life instead of taking it over.InvestingInvesting Follow-up: FAQsAnswers to common questions after my investing post: why small fees matter, tax-advantaged accounts, individual stocks, crypto, and Warren Buffett.InvestingInvesting: A Simple Zero-to-Hero GuideA quick tour of stocks, mutual funds and index funds, and the one simple, low-cost investing move that beats the hotshot fund managers over time.Biking: The Ultimate Life HackRiding a bike for everyday errands can save you money, build exercise into your day, and bring back some childlike joy. Here's why I keep pedaling.Rental Properties… What’s That Like?How one cup of coffee led to six rental units, and what owning rental property has really been like: the money, the messes, and who it made me.
