CBL and AFSI. music selection: “Take Your Whiskey Home” — Van Halen Each Friday at the raptor, I explore opportunities in income investing. It has become sort of trendy in the FIRE community to go with a 100% allocation to
The Income Opportunity with Pipelines
Discussion of what has changed in the MLP space. music selection: weigh-in: 195.6 (1.2) At the Raptor, I educate the public on how to run an income centric portfolio that has the potential to beat the market with lowered volatility
Income Investing Opportunity Of The Week
My L Brands (LB) bond finally filled. music selection: “Throwing It All Away” — Genesis Each Friday I explore an income investing opportunity. It is a passion and a mission. It has become trendy in the early retirement community to
Six Years Of Early Retirement
This post is a little late. music selection: “Throwing It All Away” — Genesis weigh-in: 196.8 +1.4 My last day in the office as a corporate wage slave was 5OCT2012. I was two months past my 40th birthday. I meant
Fixed Income Opportunity of the Week
Interest rates are on the rise. music selection: “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” — Quiet Riot The Fed is in tightening mode. The benchmark 10 year treasury yield closed yesterday at 3.19%. The rate could realistically rise over 4% in
Bro, do you even lift?
New PR. music selection: “Wheel In The Sky” — Journey waist-line: 37.5 inches Just a short update this week because I don’t want a lot of text to overshadow an important milestone. I completed 5×5 on overhead press at 60
Monday Trades with yields up to 19.26%
Two positions expired over the weekend. music selection: “Fortunate Son” — Creedence Clearwater Revival weigh-in: 195.4 (1.4) I have been trying to write a covered call on Brighthouse Financial for some time. Shares fell shortly after I was assigned and
Financial Transparency as of 30SEP2018
Each month, I break down my finances and financial progress. This serves primarily to keep me accountable. I hope it also helps others see the power of an income centric approach to early retirement investing. Today’s report covers the month
Fixed Income Opportunities of the Week
Friday Fixed Income. music selection: “Trampled Under Foot” — Led Zepplin Each Friday, I explore opportunities in Fixed Income Investing. I keep a 40% allocation to debt and debt like securities in early retirement. By focusing on medium to high
Bro, do you even lift?
Two deloads and one progression. music selection: “A Farewell To Kings” — Rush waist-line: 37.25 inches First the good news. I completed five sets of five on the bench press after failing the last two sessions. Come Monday, I’ll add