Why F.I.R.E is not the best way to achieve financial independence and retire.
My experiences, ideas and thoughts about personal finance
Author: The Tortoise
I am a software engineer by profession and a personal finance enthusiast by passion.
I read a lot and like to write about my experiences about applying what I read.
One day I hope to positively impact a few lives by my positive thoughts about personal finance.
Five components of a personal finance system
A simple yet comprehensive system to manage ones finances.
The Net worth vs. Cash flow debate
What is your net worth? Let me see, probably close to a million. So what? Are you financially independent? No. Why? ’cause I don’t have enough cash flow to replace my W2 income. Ok then, […]
Know yourself and your investments
I am back after a long hiatus, as I enjoyed a fabulous vacation in India. These are times when I can introspect and know myself better and deeper. Nothing to do with the spirituality of […]
Take off to the aerial view
Today I am flying to India. I am very excited and looking forward to visiting what is my second home now. As the long flight from US started very early this morning, a few thoughts […]
How to decide on a purchase – the P.V.T formula
I talked a lot about budgeting, saving and investing money in the earlier posts. Budget – Grow the tree upside-down One essential comfort zone Investing in the High Five portfolio However a fact of life […]
Beware of ripoffs
Everyone does financial mistakes, some large some small. The personal finance industry is designed to chase you for your money, for obvious reasons. The people working in this industry has to make a living and […]
