Spotlight On Safe Withdrawal Rate Maths (For Fun)

Let’s talk about the thrilling world of percentages — said no one ever.Except maybe people in the financial independence crowd, who can and will turn a cup of tea and a spreadsheet into a surprisingly joyful afternoon. The Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR) is one of those oddly satisfying ideas that takes something big — “how … Read more

The Simple Bucket System That Made Budgeting Feel Good

Getting Clear on What I Can Spend There’s something quietly reassuring about knowing exactly which part of your money is yours to enjoy without a hint of guilt. After sorting out rent, bills, groceries, and even a little savings and investments, having that clear slice of spending cash feels like a tiny peace treaty with … Read more

Net Worth Tracking: Your Most Powerful Financial Metric

The Quiet Power of Net Worth There’s something oddly comforting about a Google Sheet. Mine isn’t flashy. It doesn’t have dropdowns or graphs or conditional formatting that turns cells red when things dip (thank God). But it’s been with me for years. Through the peaks, the valleys, and that strange middle part where everything just… … Read more

Net Worth Tracking: Your Most Powerful Financial Metric

The Quiet Power of Net Worth There’s something oddly comforting about a Google Sheet. Mine isn’t flashy. It doesn’t have dropdowns or graphs or conditional formatting that turns cells red when things dip (thank God). But it’s been with me for years. Through the peaks, the valleys, and that strange middle part where everything just… … Read more