Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! After a two week cruise exploring the Baltic Capitals in Europe, we’ll have almost a whole month in Raleigh before our next big trip. During September, we spent the first couple of weeks prepping for our cruise. It took a lot of time to research the eight different cities we visited around the Baltic sea. We visited Oslo in Norway, Aarhus and Copenhagen in Denmark, […]

We all make mistakes. There is no such thing as the perfect portfolio. In the accumulation stage we usually have time to recover from mistakes and hopefully we’ll learn from those mistakes. Learning from mistakes will usually move us towards a more passive global core index-based portfolio. In retirement, we don’t always get a second chance. It is crucial to be aware and avoid any retirement pot holes. Kyle at the Canadian Financial Summit asked […]

Retirement is often pictured as a finish line, but in reality, it is the beginning of a new and very personal journey. Financial stability is essential, yet without addressing the mental and emotional transitions that come with leaving work, retirement can feel unbalanced. Planning for both money and mindset helps ensure that the years ahead are not only secure but also deeply satisfying. Early Retirement: The Honeymoon Phase In the early years, retirement can feel […]

– It all started last winter when I innocently posted a review for a heated vest I had bought on Amazon. I was happy with this fun new way to beat the winter and wanted to share it with others, so I gave it five stars. But soon after I clicked “Submit”, I got an email from Amazon which said something like, “Congratulations! You’ve been selected to join Amazon Vine for writing helpful reviews!” I […]