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The Hedonic Treadmill of Smart Phones
Wanderer
Latest posts by Wanderer (see all)
- Reader Case: Can this 24-year-old from DC Retire Early? - January 18, 2019
- Our 2018 Finances Part 2 - January 14, 2019
- Reader Case: Does FIRE Math Apply to the Elderly? - December 21, 2018
“Whoa, is that your phone?” We were at Chautauqua Greece and I had whipped out my smart phone to take out a picture. And as soon as I did, it was snatched out of my hands, passed around the group like an alien baby as a crowd of onlookers gawked at my trusty…iPhone 4S. I remember when I first bought that, all the way back in 2011. Despite working in tech all my life, I had resisted the smart phone revolution for the longest time, instead relying on those quaint little “cell phone” devices that primarily, you know, made […]
Reader Case: Injured and can’t work, am I going be OK?
Wanderer
Latest posts by Wanderer (see all)
- Reader Case: Can this 24-year-old from DC Retire Early? - January 18, 2019
- Our 2018 Finances Part 2 - January 14, 2019
- Reader Case: Does FIRE Math Apply to the Elderly? - December 21, 2018
It’s Friday, and you know what that means. READER CASE TIME! Today’s case was especially difficult because it deals with something I have very little experience with: disability. I’ve (thankfully) never experienced it personally, nor has anyone in my immediate family. So I’m obviously not an expert at this at all, but at the past Chautauqua I had the privilege to meet several attendees who have struggled with this problem and how they navigated the system. I learned a lot from them, and as a result I have at least a base level knowledge in this, but again, I’m by […]
How To Get A Raise: The Less Traveled Path To Financial Independence
FIRECracker
Latest posts by FIRECracker (see all)
- How to Become FI with 6 Kids, Zero Privilege, and a Small Salary - January 11, 2019
- Our 2018 Finances - January 7, 2019
- Happy New Year 2019! - December 31, 2018
Remember how I said in this post that nothing makes me happier than when people work towards FI, follow their passions, and create happiness in this world? Well, today, I’m pumped to introduce you to Chautauquan Brandon, who did exactly that. When Brandon first came to Chautauqua UK last year, not only did he impressed us with this kickass video editing skills, he elevated the whole experience with loads of laughter (mostly my childish giggles). Case in point: we were eating an English dessert called “Spotted Dick” and Brandon went around the dinner tables snapping “Dick pics”: So you can […]
Reader Case: Twenty Five To Life
Wanderer
Latest posts by Wanderer (see all)
- Reader Case: Can this 24-year-old from DC Retire Early? - January 18, 2019
- Our 2018 Finances Part 2 - January 14, 2019
- Reader Case: Does FIRE Math Apply to the Elderly? - December 21, 2018
It’s Friday, and you know what that means…another Reader Case! This one’s from someone who’s just starting off in their FI journey, which is always awesome since the earlier we reach people with our message of early retirement and infinite freedom, the sooner we can get people there! So without further ado, let’s get into it, shall we? Hi Firecracker & Wanderer, I’m a single 25 year old, living in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, and looking for some direction to be financially independent. While I’m not burnt out and planning to retire soon, I’d like the […]
Reader Case: Okee from Muskogee
Wanderer
Latest posts by Wanderer (see all)
- Reader Case: Can this 24-year-old from DC Retire Early? - January 18, 2019
- Our 2018 Finances Part 2 - January 14, 2019
- Reader Case: Does FIRE Math Apply to the Elderly? - December 21, 2018
It’s Friday, and you know what means: Reader Case time! Before we start, a few thoughts on today’s letter. In fiction, one of the hardest things to pull off when writing dialogue is voice. Voice is what gives a character a distinct “sound,” if that makes any sense, and when done well can a) make the character instantly recognizable just by how they talk and b) makes you “hear” what the person sounds like in your head as you read it. Just from a writing perspective, today’s letter is a fantastic example of something just dripping with voice. Seriously, read this […]
