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Category Archives: Vanilla FI
PMTB on White Coat Investor
I just had the privilege of appearing on Episode 186 of the White Coat Investors podcast. Check out yours truly spreading the message of Pilot Math with someone who’s been helping high income professionals fill their own Treasure Baths for years! Jim Dahle, the WCI, has a truly impressive ecosystem of content aimed at helpingContinue reading “PMTB on White Coat Investor”
The Unspoken Hypocrisy of FIRE
Tough questions that the FIRE movement deserves to ask itself.
Escape Plan FIRE
A description of what I call “Escape Plan FIRE.” When your basic needs are met, you choose to keep working, and you may even spend more than necessary as long as that work brings in enough money.
My High-Yield Savings Account
Stop wasting your time debating the best high-yield savings account. Consider a brokerage account instead.
Aviation For Mustachians
A fan letter to Mr. Money Mustache explaining how wonderful aviation is, and suggesting ways a Mustachian could economically enjoy flying without violating his or her principles.
How is Your Free Trial of FIRE Going?
COVID-19 lets you try out life after FIRE. How is it working out for you?
What is Vanilla FI?
What is Vanilla FI? How and why Pilot Math Treasure Bath tries to fit into the larger Financial Independence and FIRE movements.
Inflation and Pilot Math
Addressing feedback about how Pilot Math Treasure Bath considers inflation.