FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early
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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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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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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Hey everyone! Have you been paying attention to the economy? Everything is getting more expensive, and it is very difficult to find a job. Life is tough for little guys and gals. However, the top 10% are thriving due to the “K-shaped” economic recovery. In 2025, the top 10% are...
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Published on: 2025-10-19
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Hey everyone! Are you getting nervous about the stock market like me? I’ve been getting more worried recently. The stock market keeps climbing while regular people struggle to pay the bills. The AI stocks are driving the market to the moon. This feels similar to the dot com bubble 25...
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Published on: 2025-10-12
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Hey Everyone! It’s October and the days are getting shorter in Portland. This year is a bit crazier than usual because the troops are massing in “war-ravaged” Portland. I haven’t seen any ICE agents or National Guard troops in my neighborhood yet (20 blocks from downtown.) However, the black hawk...
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Published on: 2025-10-06
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Hey everyone! Are you maxing out your 401k contribution every year? This is a great way to save for retirement. Retirement might look like it’s a long way off, but it’ll arrive before you know it. Seriously, maxing out your 401k is the easiest way to become a millionaire. It’s...
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Published on: 2025-09-28
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Hey everyone! I just had a very unproductive week. Mrs. RB40 went off to California to visit her parents for a month. This seemed to have kicked off a spiral of unproductivity for me. It was also a break for my ceramics class. The next quarter begins in October. I...
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Published on: 2025-09-21
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Healthcare is a huge issue in the United States if you plan to retire early. Most of us get health insurance through our employer. What happens if you retire early? How do you get health insurance? My original plan was to get health insurance through healthcare.gov (ACA). However, the Republicans...
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Published on: 2025-09-15
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Hey Everyone! It’s September, and the long days of summer are almost gone. RB40Jr started high school, and he seems to be enjoying it. He is taking Physics, Advanced Algebra, Computer Science, Robotics, and other required classes. He loves these science classes. I guess tech is a good fit for...
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Published on: 2025-09-07
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Hey Everyone, I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. It’s fantastic to have an extra day off, but we should reflect on what this holiday is all about. Labor Day was created to celebrate workers and their socioeconomic achievements. Workers have come a long way since the Industrial...
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Published on: 2025-09-01
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Welcome to “Thank God I’m FI” Friday, Volume #153 Here are some things I really like and that you might too! Financial Independence/Work Life/Retirement Articles & Content Diversification through Dubious Pragmatism (Escaping Avalon) “Investments-make money when things go right.... The post T.G.I.F. Friday: Volume 153 appeared first on Accidental...
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Published on: 2025-08-29
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I think the popularity of the Paramount show Yellowstone speaks volumes about the underlying yearning many of us have for ... Read more...
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Published on: 2025-08-25
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Physician on Fire
You have people who made life-changing portfolio gains, not from betting against the herd but investing alongside it. Why would ... Read more...
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Published on: 2025-08-24
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Physician on Fire
Nick Maggiulli Of Dollars And Data focuses on personal finance using data analysis. Nick Maggiulli is the Chief Operating Officer ... Read more...
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Published on: 2025-08-22
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Physician on Fire
Being a physician means that working long hours, keeping complex details in your head, and making big decisions on the ... Read more...
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Published on: 2025-08-21
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Physician on Fire
The Million-Dollar Baby (No, Not the Movie) How much does it cost to raise a kid in America? The short ... Read more...
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Published on: 2025-08-19
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Physician on Fire
Since residents earn in the upper five-figure range, it’s easy for many to assume that tax optimization is a future-them ... Read more...
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Published on: 2025-08-18
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Physician on Fire
The Department of Education has released proposed rules that could bar certain nonprofits and public employers from PSLF eligibility starting ... Read more...
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Published on: 2025-08-17
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Physician on Fire
FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but ... Read more...
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Published on: 2025-08-15
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