And Then Brexit Happened

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've no doubt heard that Britain voted in favor of leaving the European Union. Yeah, they voted to do. I'm not going to get political in this post as I'm not current on all of the political ramifications and it's fallout is still unfolding. However, one of the things I'm most concerned about is how it affects the global economy.

Reasons to FIRE: Job Experience 1

One of the chief motivations, I think, people seek out the FIRE lifestyle and/or set out on this path is due to becoming unhappy in their job. That's not always the case, of course, but I suspect it's definitely a motivating factor. I know when I'm feeling glum about what I do (which is more and more often), reading someone else's workplace horror story is a way of commiserating and understanding that I'm not the only one who experiences this.

Paper Or Plastic?

If this title conjured up thoughts of the supermarket, I'm sorry. That's not really what I'm here to talk about. Er...well, I will mention buying groceries, but really, this post is about the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards instead of cash.