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The strategy I use to invest $1 million dollars is the same one I would recommend to others. Depending on your age th...

Written by Adam on September 15, 2017. 19 comments.

Blogging about investing hits on very personal numbers that are sometimes considered taboo to discuss. I went back an...

Written by Adam on September 13, 2017. 15 comments.

Torii gates are a symbol in Japan for the transition between the human world and spirit world. My hope is that when y...

Written by Adam on September 11, 2017. 5 comments.

A map of what accounts I currently use and how money flows from account to account. This includes a handful of credit...

Written by Adam on September 7, 2017. 7 comments.

Yesterday I published An Interactive Guide to Early Retirement and Financial Independence. This post took a long time...

Written by Adam on September 5, 2017.

Review of my August 2017 goals and what new goals I’m making for September including marketing content and trying new...

Written by Adam on September 1, 2017.

Those who have inspired me the most share a few similar characteristics. They’re great writers and communicators who ...

Written by Adam on August 31, 2017.

Is there something in your life you have a dozen of but only use 1 of 2? Here’s one area that snuck up on me.

Written by Adam on August 28, 2017. 2 comments.

Consuming news, social feeds and celebrity gossip can lead to information overload. Why do we do this to ourselves an...

Written by Adam on August 25, 2017.

Are you feeling unproductive? Here’s a simple strategy to try organizing time to understand how productive you are.

Written by Adam on August 23, 2017. 2 comments.

A simple formula to derive progress towards FIRE that includes growth to net worth and total income.

Written by Adam on August 19, 2017. 9 comments.

There is a perception that minimalism means stripping possessions to the bare minimum needed to live. I find this des...

Written by Adam on August 17, 2017.

Don’t get swept into the irrational exuberance of a bubble and make a bad investment decision. If you’re thinking abo...

Written by Adam on August 15, 2017. 4 comments.

After a decade of traveling together, Mrs. Minafi and I have developed a set of travel rules we unofficially follow. ...

Written by Adam on August 10, 2017. 17 comments.

By tracking monthly expenses and computing savings rate over time, it can become crystal clear if your finances are m...

Written by Adam on August 7, 2017. 21 comments.

A super simple way to get started investing by walking you through how to create a Vanguard account and setup a three...

Written by Adam on August 3, 2017. 23 comments.

A look at how I did on my July 2017 goals and what new goals I’m making for August. I’m focusing on creating content ...

Written by Adam on August 1, 2017. 3 comments.

Comparing yourself to others can result in depression, negative thoughts, anxiety and worse. Realizing and addressing...

Written by Adam on July 28, 2017. 3 comments.

A terrible experience with a tenant soured me to the idea of being a landlord for years. I recently revisited the top...

Written by Adam on July 26, 2017. 10 comments.

The organization of your funds into taxable, tax-efficient and tax-free accounts has a huge impact on your taxes — po...

Written by Adam on July 24, 2017. 11 comments.