F and CTL have not performed as expected. music selection: “Brealfast At Tiffany’s” — Deep Blue Something weigh-in: 197.0 (0.4) I get a lot of mail from excited readers who see really enticing options returns who want to learn how
Update Discounted Bonds
Community Choice Financial takes a dive. music selection: “Am I Evil?” — Metallica Each Friday at the raptor, I explore opportunities in fixed income investing and similar instruments. Today, I’m updating the performance of my portfolio of high yield bonds
What is your why of investing?
“But why?” — My 5 year old niece. music selection: “Riptide” — Vance Joy (by request!) weigh-in: 197.4 +1.0 — too much pizza during football games! The FIRE movement is still a pretty fringe group. And it makes sense that
Financial Transparency 31OCT2018
31OCT2018 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
Bro, do you even lift?
Getting back on track after missing more than a week due to illness. music selection: “Alone Together” — Fall Out Boy waist-line: 37.0 inches So I have made some progress on the waist-line even if my results don’t show in
Reader questions
Been getting lots of good questions by email lately. music selection: “All The Girls Love Alice” — Elton John weigh-in: 196.4 +0.8 1) How can a Canadian investor investing in USD hedge currency risk? First of all, the need to
Friday Income Investing
Panic! Panic! Panic! music selection: “Cradle To The Grave” — Five Finger Death Punch I am getting a lot of panicky emails from readers as the market goes through a normal 10% or so correction. Really, you should be prepared
Bro, do you even lift?
Finally back on the wagon. music selection: “Comin’ Love” — KC & The Sunshine Band waist-line: 37.5 inches Each Wednesday, I try to chronicle my success and failures in the gym. The twin goals are to lose fat and gain
Selling Options for Early Retirement Income SMG, VNOM, MTCH, IR, ON, EPD
Several positions expired over the weekend. music selection: “We Are Family” — Sister Sledge weigh-in: 195.6 n/c I use an income centric strategy in early retirement. I feel safe with a withdrawal rate up to 6% with this strategy. Currently,
Income Opportunity of the Week
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