Posts by Zachary Smith

Minimalism and financial independence, what’s the difference? If you are like me then maybe you have wondered if the two complement each other. After all, don’t they both share similar values of...

There are many terms used in financial independence, but none of them need to be confusing. Fat FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is one of those terms you might have heard and wondered...

Financial independence is a wonderful thing, but not everyone shares the same mindset about money. Your spouse can make or break your financial independence goal. Hopefully, you can convince them to...

No, Coast FIRE is not about retiring near the ocean, but it is about retiring. With ever-increasing access to the internet, more and more people are able to learn about Financial Independence, and...

Many people you hear about in the financial independence community are college-educated. The general consensus is that financial independence is a magnet for highly paid professionals. Are they all...

“A million dollars isn’t what it used to be” is something I hear often. What it means is that the purchasing power of a million dollars goes further and further down in value every year thanks...