There's a saying in my family, "desire is the cause of suffering," which stems from Buddhism. Even though I'm not Buddhist myself, this principle makes sense to me from several angles: always wanting what you don't have, i.e. coveting, can lead to feelings of bitterness, jealousy and frustration. In addition, the more you have, the more you have to lose, which can cause pain, … [Read more...]
Are you prepared for when the good times end?
Do you ever get a sinking feeling that something's about to go wrong or that the start of something bad is already under way? That's a bit how I feel lately. Fortunately, I'm not talking about my health or my loved ones. I'm talking about the economy. I'm no longer wondering if we're going to have a recession in the U.S.; I'm wondering when. Are you prepared for when the good … [Read more...]
Pokemon Go Fever: Untemplater Income Report June 2016
Ok I admit it. For the past week I have been acting like a 10-year-old kid on summer vacation. Why? One, I've been on the road and two, you guessed it, I got totally hooked on Pokemon Go! If you haven't heard about the crazy hysteria around this game, Pokemon Go fever is literally everywhere. And yes, even 30-something-year-olds like me have become obsessed with catching … [Read more...]
What’s the point of life insurance? Here are the benefits!
The following post is sponsored by Haven Life, which offers the first place to buy life insurance online in just 20 minutes. Compare that to the traditional 4 to 6 week timeframe common with most insurers. The Haven Term policy is issued by MassMutual, which has an A++ rating from AM Best.* When I was in my 20s, life insurance didn’t cross my mind at all. I remember reading … [Read more...]
Loving money leads to financial independence! Mid-year 2016 net worth update
Happy Independence Day! July 4th makes me so happy to be an American and so thankful that I'm financially independent. I used to worry a lot about money when I was younger. Hearing my parents fight about money sucked. Then, living paycheck to paycheck was a grind. I had doubts if I'd ever be able to escape the rat race. But low and behold I did it! Re-reading my first net worth … [Read more...]