Dad is FIRE

I want to address this question: "why would you, as a man, want to retire early

Hey there Reader I want to address this question: "why would you, as a man, want to retire early. Someone said it on Twitter (or X, or whatever its called!). I want to share my answer with you, because I think it matters to those of you looking to build wealth. I replied with: "As a man who retired early I: -am ever present for my wife -am ever present for my kids. I dont start my day stressed, I dont come home stressed. They get engaged parents that are available to them in every way. -from...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Here's The "So What?"

Hey there Reader When I used to manage teams that created reports that went to the C-Suite I did things a little different. I insisted that on every report they add talking points in the footnotes. I said, "if your audience needs to find the interesting, you failed......tell them what's interesting". Similiarly, I am writing a book right now. It's about going from $0 to wealth and then using that wealth to buy freedom. At the end of every chapter, I'm stating the "so what". It's even labeled...

6 months ago • 1 min read

Words of Wisdom: Down Markets Happen

Hey there Reader I am not someone that predicts markets. Ever. But I do live in reality.....and reality says we've had a hell of a run since 2008. Thats 17 years. People in their late 30s have experienced an up market for nearly their entire working lives. People just entering the workforce have experienced an up market for as long as they can remember. Down markets happen. This isn't a message to time the market. It's a message of allocate your portfolio according to your time horizon and...

7 months ago • 1 min read

🔥Remember Remember the 5th of November.....🧨

Hey there Reader 🔥Remember Remember the 5th of November.....🧨It's more than a poem to me. 4 years ago today I retired at 42.I chose November 5th for a reason. I love the movie V for Vendetta. The 5th of November symbolizes freedom.It was an idea I came up with as a teen...and unlike Guy Fawkes, I nailed it. .......some people earn their freedom.I am one of those people. I am anonymous. But beneath this mask is an idea, and a real person. Let’s keep growing together,Dad is FIRERetired Dad |...

8 months ago • 1 min read

🔥When I Was a Teen, My Mom Said I Should Write a Book. Now I Am.

Hey there Reader (Look I know this is a long email...just skim it quickly) When I was a teenager my mom often told me I should be a writer one day. Back then I wrote poetry and short stories. I'm a nerd so I also wrote a lot of non-fiction. She passed away 6+ years ago. I've also had a lot of readers reply to these emails requesting that I write a book, and X agrees. I've avoided writing anything because I don't want to be a hypocrite. I'm so sick of people writing about FIRE but they are...

9 months ago • 4 min read

I'm a CFA, Here's What Actually Happens When Fed Lowers Rates

Hey there Reader I try not to send more than one email a week. I also refuse to try to time markets. I am a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Warren Buffett fan. I like boring, and not guessing. The news talks alot about what the Fed will do with rates (recently it has been about lowering rates). There is an expectation (not from me, I dont make these predictions EVER) that rates may be lowered this week. I keep reading so much bad news about what happens when rates are lowered. Nonsense like...

10 months ago • 1 min read

📚 I Have a Dilemma. Do You Think I Should I Write a Book?

Hey there Reader I need your help with something. For a long time, I’ve said I’m not selling anything. I meant that. I still do. But I keep thinking about writing a book. I already have the content on the Financial Freedom category of my site, and in the Real Estate category. Here’s why I hesitate: I believe strongly that most people selling FIRE books aren’t really retired. They’re hustling. That’s not me. I actually retired at 42. I don’t want to be a hypocrite. But after hearing feedback,...

10 months ago • 2 min read

🙏 Can You Help Me Out? Just a Minute + a Few Clicks

Hey there Reader Quick favor! If you’ve been enjoying my content and want to support what I’m doing, this is a super easy way to help: 👉 Follow me on MSN Even if you never use MSN, your follow really helps. The more followers I have there, the more people MSN shows my content to, and that keeps me motivated. It’ll take maybe 30 seconds: Click the link Click “Follow” (Even better: log in first, then click follow) That’s it. Easy, fast, and free. Thanks so much, I appreciate you! 🙌🔥 Let’s keep...

12 months ago • 1 min read

What’s Inside the Big Beautiful Bill and How It Affects Most of Our Finances

Hey there Reader Today’s Tuesday, which means you’re getting my usual weekly newsletter. But… I’m also sending this one. 😬 The tax code is shifting, and it’s going to affect you. 💸 I just broke it all down here: 👉 The Big, Beautiful Tax Bill: What’s Changing and Why It Matters This is an MSN slideshow. You need to click or scroll through the pictures to read the slideshow. I normally don’t double up, but this felt too valuable not to share. If you find the slideshow helpful, please hit like...

about 1 year ago • 1 min read

📉 Rough Week in the Markets? Here’s What I’m Thinking…

Hey there Reader It’s been a tough week. The stock market got hammered thanks to all the tariff nonsense, and there’s a lot of uncertainty floating around. 😬 If you’re following me, it’s because you’re chasing Financial Freedom—and I want to help you stay on track, especially when things get shaky. One way I can help is by being a calming voice in the noise. I’ve been through this before. I lived through the dot-com crash in 2001.I navigated the financial crisis in 2008.I stayed the course...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read