Taxes. It is our duty as patriotic Americans to keep our individual taxes as low as possible. I want to show you just how patriotic I am. Over the years our income has grown steadily.
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Retired in 2013 at age 33. Life is Good.
Taxes. It is our duty as patriotic Americans to keep our individual taxes as low as possible. I want to show you just how patriotic I am. Over the years our income has grown steadily.
Read moreThe Government has shut down. Big scary news. How can life as we know it continue?! For the vast majority of Americans, life will go on as usual. Your TV still works (even Big Bird
Read moreThe RootofGood household spends less than $2,000 per month on core living expenses! This number may seem amazingly low, and it is for a family of five. Before anyone thinks I’m starving my kids or
Read moreI wanted to further explain how low expenses lead to early retirement by taking a look at a case study. Be a Super Saver Let’s explore the lives of two fraternal twins, tragically torn apart
Read moreSaving and investing large amounts of money every year is a great way to get wealthy. Every year your new investments add to your portfolio value, and the investments grow on their own over time.
Read moreYesterday marked the one month anniversary of my early retirement. Where did the time go? Why didn’t I accomplish more? It seems like just yesterday I was working, yet it also seems like an eternity
Read moreOne of the most popular page at Root of Good is the “I Retired at 33!” page where I introduce myself and talk a little about Root of Good. I assume that means people are
Read moreIf you are a normal human being, you dream of taking a break from the drudgery of work. More free time. More sun filled vacations. More sleeping in on rainy mornings. More lounging on the
Read moreToday, I am answering an email from a reader about health insurance as an early retiree: Dear Root of Good, What about health insurance as we get older and won’t have company subsidized health
Read moreEvery few weeks, the green grass/weeds of my yard beckon me to join them in an adventure. An odyssey. As with many journeys, the going isn’t always easy. But I always heed the call and
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