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[Update] Took a year-long sabbatical; wanted to thank this sub
T Title: Update: A Year-Long Sabbatical and the Lessons Learned Last year, I shared that I planned to take a year off work to recover from burnout. A year has…
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I made over $2 million in 2017 and owed zero Federal Income Tax
Title: How One Legal Tax Strategy Reduced Federal Income Tax Liability to Near Zero in 2017 In 2017, a high-income taxpayer leveraged a combination of depreciation strategies and oil and…
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What’s the one thing you have purchased that has tremendously improved your quality of life?
Title: The One Purchase That Significantly Elevated My Quality of Life Finding the right purchase can have a profound impact on daily living. For me, two items stand out: Upgrading…
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Well, doing the thing this sub says don’t ever do- getting divorced.
Navigating Divorce and Estate Challenges: A Practical Guide for High-Net-Worth Families Divorce and financial restructuring are never easy, especially when substantial assets and children are involved. This article offers a…
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Would you take a guaranteed 8% annual return on all your assets for the rest of your life, locked in for as long as you live?
Title: Would You Accept a Guaranteed 8% Annual Return on All Your Assets for Life? Imagine you could lock all of your assets into a guaranteed 8% nominal annual return…
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What FAT things in your home will you absolutely not live without?
What Fat-Tactor Essentials Do You Absolutely Need in Your Home? As we plan a remodel, we’re exploring elements that should be foundational in our space—things that deliver strong value and…
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Am I an idiot if I take a 50%+ paycut to join a pre-series A startup? Still in the wealth-accumulation phase where compounding matters
Title: Is Taking a 50%+ Pay Cut to Join a Pre-Series A Startup a Smart Move in Your 20s? A thoughtful reflection on career risk, wealth-building, and startup optimism If…
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What FAT perks or services or splurges did you find underwhelming?
What Fat-Fire Splurges Turned Out to Be Disappointments In discussions about achieving FATFIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early at a high level of spending), many readers share how certain services or…
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Update: I didn’t sell like you said I shouldn’t and investors have just agreed a £20m valuation
Update: We Didn’t Sell as Expected and Investors Now Valued the Company at £20m A recent update from a FatFIRE community member Introduction A founder who has been open about…
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I love Olive Garden. What is a cheap thing you enjoy immensely and will never give up?
Olive Garden and Beyond: A Reflection on Simple Pleasures Worth Keeping When memories shape our tastes, certain comfort foods become lifelong favorites. For many, Olive Garden holds a cherished place…