The Best from Rockstar Finance for January 15, 2019

Today's Features

The budget breakdown of a 25-year-old who makes $100,000 a year and is excellent with money

Striking out on his own has paid off for Klee, who earned around $90,000 in 2017 and is on pace to make $100,000 in 2018. But he wasn't immediately successful. During his early days in Cambridge, he crashed on his brother's pull-out couch because he couldn't afford his own place.

The Lost Art of Delayed Gratification

Not only does convenience usually comes with a higher price tag, but it also conditions us to expect instant gratification. You can see an example of this playing out in front of you whenever you’re standing in line. You’ll likely see everyone around you glued to their cellphones, instant relief for any boredom they’re feeling. .

How To Make Money From Your Stuff

About a year ago I went on a huge decluttering regime.  Very little survived the cut, but I was able to make money from the process.  Reviewing each item in turn allowed me to consider its value to me and I came to a brilliant conclusion.  If I didn’t love it, it either had to make money or go or both.

Five Opinions and Ideas About FIRE That I Do Not Agree With

Sadly, there are quite a few that I do not agree with. Not to say that they are incorrect; different stroke for different folks after all. Just that, for me, it’s not worth it or doesn’t apply. At all. So, here are five opinions and ideas about FIRE that I do not agree with.

Most Powerful New Year Quotes to Motivate Anyone for a Fresh New Beginning in 2019

And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. – Rainer Maria Rilke