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Hey everyone! I am in Thailand after 3 weeks in Japan. We had a fantastic trip. Japan is an amazing country. Everything is such a great deal because the USD is so...
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Ahh… I love Independence Day! This is my favorite holiday of the year. Mrs. RB40 and our son love Christmas, but the 4th of July is way better. The weather is usually...
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Hello from Osaka! Woohoo, we made it to Japan! It’s so busy here. There are people everywhere. We aren’t used to this level of pedestrian traffic, but it feels electrifying. Our flight...
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Hey everyone! I hope you had a great Father’s Day weekend. I had a relaxing Father’s Day at home. Mrs. RB40 got me a retro Snoopy T-shirt from the Charles M. Schulz...
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Fitness is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. We need to exercise to stay healthy. However, life often gets in the way. Most of us are busy with work, kids, chores,...
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Did you know about 50% of Americans have a side hustle? That’s a staggering statistic, but not entirely surprising given the high cost of living. Many families are having a hard time...
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238 SharesWhat’s the surest way to become a millionaire? I can tell you right now – max out your 401k contribution every year. It will take a while, but I guarantee you...
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The easiest way to become a millionaire is to max out your 401k contributions every year. It’s a lot of money to put away but trust me. Your 401k will grow and...
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Are you setting a good example for your kid? Shouldn’t you work full-time at the office to support your family? What are you teaching your son by retiring early? These are valid...
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Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since I left my engineering career! Time flies when you don’t have a boss. I’m happy to report I’m still going strong, and life...
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Hey, everyone. It’s March and spring is almost here. The weather is still cold, though. I saw a few snowflakes on the way to the gym this morning. It’s winter for a...
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Will kids ruin your plan to FIRE? (Financial Independence Retire Early) Kids can be expensive, but don’t let that stop you. They might change your plan a bit, but FIRE won’t be...
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Hey, everyone. Happy days are here again! Last year, the US economy grew faster than any other large advanced economy. Things are looking good in 2024 as well. Unemployment is low, inflation...
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Are you familiar with Investopedia? If you’re reading Retire by 40 and other personal finance blogs, you probably know about them. I regularly visit Investopedia to check economic news and research various...
