Monthly Archives: June 2018

FERS Series – Part 2 – Where to Invest

We have our TSP setup and money is flowing into our account at some where between 10% (5% from us and 5% of free money from the government) and $18,000 a year.  We’re all set, we can just sit back, work hard at our job, and then retire when...

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FERS Series – Part 1 – Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Basics

My first career position out of college was (and still is) a federal government job.  When I was hired back in 2009 federal government employees were covered under FERS  (Federal Employee Retirement System) as opposed to CSRS (Civil Service Retirement System).  The FERS retirement is setup as a stool...

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Time Management and Routines

Time management I think is something everyone struggles with.  At least I hope they do, because it is a constant battle for me.  Routines I have found help out a lot with time management, but they take a lot of dedication to get started. I originally setup my site...

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Find a Job that Pays Well

Today I have some advice that is a little different than what is usually given.  If you’re aiming for financial independence find a job that pays well.  “What a minute Kit, you just said your advice was going to be different!” Everyone probably wants a job that pays well,...

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We Bought a House

I’ve been in the process of drafting some articles on our house hunting adventures, but I am going save those for another day now as we have just gone into contract for a house. Since the site is called California FIRE I am hoping no one will be too...

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