PinnedFrugal MileageOn the Joy of Missing OutSix months ago, I wanted a job in Tech. I wanted to be part of the boom. I knew I had the skills and enough experience to make a jump…Feb 25, 20231Feb 25, 20231
PinnedFrugal MileageMy investment journeyOn my way to deciding on real estate as the next step in my journey to financial independence, I have tried several other investment…Jan 10, 20233Jan 10, 20233
Frugal MileageIs he using my empathy against me?A few weeks ago, I went to a work conference. One of my friends was there too. We live in the same city. I live close to downtown and he…Mar 18, 2023Mar 18, 2023
Frugal MileageShould I keep writing?March is here. Most people have given up their resolutions by the end of January. I have been able to stick to mine for 2 full months…Mar 4, 20232Mar 4, 20232
Frugal MileageThe fear — Even worse than the hangoverSaturday, I celebrated my partner. It was her birthday. It had been a while since we had gotten properly drunk, but as we went through…Feb 27, 2023Feb 27, 2023
Frugal MileageI lost $2.5m with BitcoinI put my life savings into BTC and was riding high. Then I lost it all in the BlockFi bankruptcy. Lessons learned from a BTC failure.Feb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
Frugal MileageOn the benefits of buying into corporate propagandaLast week, I attended a very large corporate event. I, and some 3000+ other colleagues from around the world, were invited to spend a week…Feb 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023
Frugal MileageOverwhelmed by the investment options? — Me tooHave you ever sat in a restaurant with a very long menu and it’s taken you too long to decide on your meal? — This is what investing feels…Feb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023
Frugal MileageI survivedI spent a week at a company event in Las Vegas, NV. Here are one former corporate drone’s impressions.Feb 19, 2023Feb 19, 2023