Category: Investing

Step by step walkthrough of how to perform a Backdoor Roth IRA conversion on Vanguard with screenshots of each step. ...

Written by Adam on February 5, 2018. 34 comments.

With the rise of Bitcoin, it can look like everyone is getting rich. Speculative investing isn’t a new thing, but if ...

Written by Adam on January 26, 2018. 15 comments.

We do a lot of things to earn more time for ourselves. Beyond our jobs, there are many things we can do to earn back ...

Written by Adam on January 24, 2018. 3 comments.

How do you decide between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA? In this guide, we’ll go over all the reasons why you migh...

Written by Adam on January 22, 2018. 26 comments.

After more than a decade investing, I decided to read The Simple Path to Wealth. It’s a welcome and refreshing introd...

Written by Adam on January 19, 2018. 8 comments.

A snapshot of my finances as of January 1, 2018. We were up 12.2% for a total of +$133,765.50 for the quarter. This i...

Written by Adam on January 15, 2018. 14 comments.

There are countless songs about money spanning every genre. While some make it big and get plastered on every radio, ...

Written by Adam on January 12, 2018. 7 comments.

Retirement account limits have changed in 2018! Find out what’s changed in order to maximize your savings and reduce ...

Written by Adam on December 27, 2017. 18 comments.

Teaching self-control in kids can lead to increased success later in life. There are ways of training self-control in...

Written by Adam on December 20, 2017. 24 comments.

There is a lot you can do with the compound interest formula. Calculate future value, present value and even include ...

Written by Adam on December 13, 2017. 4 comments.

Investing in Bitcoin doesn’t have to be difficult. In this Coinbase review, I show how easy it is to invest with a wa...

Written by Adam on December 8, 2017. 334 comments.

A snapshot of my finances as of October 1, 2017. Including my investment totals, specific stocks, category breakdowns...

Written by Adam on October 9, 2017. 16 comments.

Both terms are often used interchangeably, but are they the same? Which one is right for your situation?

Written by Adam on October 4, 2017. 2 comments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why I’m talking about FI, what my goals are and what it means for my current lifestyle. Instead of being about leavin...

Written by Adam on July 4, 2017. 17 comments.

401k, IRA, Roth IRA, Brokerage – there are so many types of accounts! In this post, you’ll learn how do you choose be...

Written by Adam on July 2, 2017. 5 comments.