FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #165 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content AI Doesn’t Reduce Work—It Intensifies It (Harvard Business Review) “Our findings suggest... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 165 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2026-02-13
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A delayed Happy New Year! I do these posts every year and it’s taking me longer and longer into the new year to get them out. I did my first spending post for the year 2020 and it was almost... The post How Much Did I Spend In 2025? appeared...
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Published on: 2026-02-06
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A few days ago, we had a discussion with our teenager about what to do if ICE stops him. We told him to follow instructions and not to resist or run away. Hopefully, ICE won’t wrestle him to the ground. He only has a school ID on him. We had...
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Published on: 2026-02-01
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Retire by 40
Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #164 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content Survey: 2 in 5 Americans in a relationship have kept a financial... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 164 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2026-01-30
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If you’re not familiar with my story I semi-retired to 20 hours a week at my main job in 2017 after reaching financial independence years before. Since then much of my newly freed time has been spent on what started... The post How Much Did I Make Creating And Selling...
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Published on: 2026-01-21
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Hey Everyone! Are you enjoying 2026 so far? Life in the US is getting crazy, but I am doing okay. I hope you are safe as well. This year, I’m blogging less frequently, and it is nice. The pressure to write a new blog post every week is gone. I...
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Published on: 2026-01-18
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Retire by 40
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #163 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content Getting in shape without paying a dime (Early Retirement... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 163 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2026-01-16
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Happy New Year!!! 2026 is here, and it’s time for a fresh start! Isn’t it awesome to have this chance every year? Last year wasn’t a great year for the RB40 household, but I’m optimistic for 2026. This year will be better. First off, I can’t believe I’m 52. Several...
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Published on: 2026-01-04
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #162 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content Financial Optimization: When More Isn’t Better (Can I Retire... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 162 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2026-01-02
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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Delightful Dongzhi, and A Festivus for the rest of us! Happy Holidays, Everyone!!! 2025 is cooked, done, Finito! Good riddance. It’s been a crazy year for the RB40 household. There were many changes, and not all of them were good. However, I’m an optimist,...
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Published on: 2025-12-21
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #161 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content The Ideal Level of Wealth (Of Dollars And Data) “You wake up... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 161 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2025-12-19
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Wow, 2025 is almost over. We only have about 2 weeks left to finish tax optimization. Actually, we have less time than that. I want to get everything done before the holidays. Mrs. RB40 is already in California, and we’ll fly down to join her for Christmas. Who wants to...
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Published on: 2025-12-14
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Hey Everyone! 2025 is quickly coming to an end. Are you ready for the holidays? It will be a bit different for us this year. Mrs. RB40 is going to CA for 6 weeks. She is in the process of moving her dad into an assisted living facility, and there...
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Published on: 2025-12-07
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #160 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content In Favor of Giving Things Up (Raptitude) “… I urge you to... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 160 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2025-12-05
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Wow, 2025 has been a tumultuous year. Life has been pretty crazy at the RB40 household as well. RB40Jr started high school, Mrs. RB40 retired, the Retire by 40 blog circling the drain, aging parents dealing with health problems, kitchen remodeling, increasing cost of living, and more....
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Published on: 2025-11-23
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #159 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content When Helping Mom and Dad Hurts Your Wallet (Kiplinger) “New research shows... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 159 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2025-11-21
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Hey Everyone! I hope you are doing well. Life keeps changing, and we all have to adapt. It’s a pain in the butt, isn’t it? Mrs. RB40 is back in California for a few days to visit her parents. Her dad had a minor medical emergency, and he was sent...
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Published on: 2025-11-17
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Hey everyone! I’m totally worn out today. Yesterday was a very long day. I got up at 5:30 am to drive RB40Jr and his teammate to a debate tournament in Silverton, OR (about an hour drive). Then Mrs. RB40 and I went for a 4-hour hike in the Silver Falls...
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Published on: 2025-11-09
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #158 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content FIRE.230 Drinking Issues (Life In FIRE) “Another way to look at it... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 158 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2025-11-07
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One of my earliest posts was about cars. Then I went nuts and broke my main rule about cars, but had a good reason. Lets do a simple car quiz for the FI folks! If you’re trying to reach financial... The post Which Car Would You Choose? appeared first on...
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Published on: 2025-10-31
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Hey everyone! Today, I’d like to share my love of pottery with you. I’ve been taking ceramics classes at the local art center for about a year and a half. It is so much fun to make things with my hands. Pottery is a great hobby for retirees. My class...
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Published on: 2025-10-26
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