Lately, I have considered what’s up with all the gift giving in our society. We give gifts in holiday seasons. We give gifts on birthdays. We give gifts at weddings. We give gifts at parties. Sometimes we even give gifts…

The average American household carries more than $137,000 in debt. As part of that economic reality, most Americans have less than $5,000 in their bank accounts. That’s at least one quarter less than the recommended amount. Writing about financial independence,…

Friends, It’s time for a monthly update with quite big news for me personally. In May, we finally got to meet our baby daughter when my amazing wife gave birth a bit early following many hours of intense labor. It…

My wife and I have long discussed whether we should stay in the big city or move to a small town in the future. There are many aspects to consider – both financial and non-financial – and there are pros…