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We are a family of four, taking calculated financial risks to have some fun and see the world. We will be chronicling the successes and failures, both financially and generally.

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From Our Blog Posts

  • Tech Hobby and Volunteering

    This week I worked a lot on tech projects that interested me (days 93 and 95). None of them for paid work, just for my own amusement. FIRE: Day 92 (9/28) Gym, Spanish, but no tech. I made burritos today which took up the bulk of the afternoon. FIRE: Day 93…

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    September 2026 FIRE Budget: Back Under 4%

    Full budget series This month’s 3.97% withdrawal rate provided some reassurance that our FIRE budget is realistic and sustainable. We really needed this after last month’s 4.59% withdrawal rate, where we also depleted and overran our uncategorized sinking fund. Income 4% Withdrawal: $4,511.08 Expenses Total: $4,476.91 Withdrawal Rate: 3.97% Grocery Store…

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    Mountain Biking & Hitting My Socialization Quota

    This week was unusually heavy on socializing with friends who are also past coworkers (days 88 and 89). I can only take so much of that, and I have hit my socialization quota for a while. It was really great though, and I feel much more inclined to do that now…

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