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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Category: Financial Independence
Government Shutdown: Why It Doesn’t Matter
The 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
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RootofGood Household Spending
The 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
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A Simple Way to Retire 15 Years Earlier
I 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
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Low Expenses Lead To Early Retirement While Still Young
Saving 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.
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One Month Into My Early Retirement Adventure!
Yesterday 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
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Early Retirement at 33: An Overview
One 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
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Sabbatical, Mid Career Break, or Retired?
If 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
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Obamacare Makes Early Retirement Easier and More Secure
Today, 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
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Zen and the Art of Yard Maintenance
Every 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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