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Now what?
Being a mid-life “orphan” is disorienting. As I contemplate what I want to do for the rest of my life, who I want to be, I realize how much time I spend looking over my shoulder for objections, judgments, or … Continue reading
Line In the BigLaw Sand
Line in the sand is a metaphor that means, “I’m not going past this point, mothertrucker.” Wikipedia has the origin of the phrase perhaps going back to biblical times. Being a Texas transplant, I’m more familiar with its usage at … Continue reading
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Tagged Alamo, Alamo Line in the Sand, Battle of the Alamo, BigLaw, Colonel William Travis, Early Retirement, Financial Independence, General Santa Anna, I Hate Being a Lawyer, Investing, Line in the Sand, Personal Finance, Quitting the Law, San Anotonio, Texas History, The Alamo
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Late Bloomer
As I move closer to walking away from BigLaw, I often think: if only I knew “then” what I know now. If only I knew it was possible to retire by 50 (or even 40) if I’d started early. Luckily, … Continue reading
Posted in BigLaw, Early Retirement, Personal Finance
Tagged BigLaw, Early Retirement, Eff You Money, F-You Money, Financial Independence, JL Collins, Living A FI, Mad FIentist, Money, Mr. Money Mustache, Overdrive, Personal Finance, Public Library, Retirement, Stock Series, Women and Money, Your Money Or Your Life
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F$$$ You Money
Learning the art of frugality has proven to be important for a multitude of reasons. Not the least of which is that it sets you on a path to freedom. Spending little, saving more, forsaking consumerism. All key elements to … Continue reading
