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Was his $120,000 college degree really a huge mistake?

Was his $120,000 college degree really a huge mistake?

A 28-year-old started his adult life $120,000 in the hole from student loans. Six years later, he has a positive net worth and a realistic path to financial fre…

Is retiring at 65 a mistake? Rethinking the real goal of retirement

Is retiring at 65 a mistake? Rethinking the real goal of retirement

Most of us quietly plan our entire lives around retiring at 65. But when you look at how many healthy years you’re likely to have left, that default plan can qu…

They said I was a trust fund baby… here’s the truth

They said I was a trust fund baby… here’s the truth

People assumed early retirement meant I had a trust fund. The reality was a messy childhood, low-paying jobs, illness, and three intense years of delivering foo…

I delayed everything for 13 years — here’s what financial freedom actually looks like

I delayed everything for 13 years — here’s what financial freedom actually looks like

For 13 years, I saved at least 50% of my income, lived in tiny rentals, and delayed almost every lifestyle upgrade. In this article, I walk through what that ac…

How to retire rich with mutual funds (without chasing crazy returns)

How to retire rich with mutual funds (without chasing crazy returns)

You don’t need a 100-crore net worth to use the same principles wealthy investors use. In this guide, I walk through a practical, mutual-fund-based approach to …

How turning 40 is changing my investment strategy

How turning 40 is changing my investment strategy

As I head into my 40s, my money focus is shifting from pure growth to building flexible, reliable income. In this article I walk through how I got here, the sys…