The Winning Gathering is a roundup of money posts from around the Internet that I feel compelled to share with you. Most cover topics similar to those I write about. Usually, they’ll have a different twist or level of depth than what I’ve previously discussed. I’ll also include any posts I’ve written that were published in a different corner of the web.

What Is Retirement Anyway?

Abandoned Cubicle is a blog written by a guy who’s very focused on getting out of the rat race. He’s on schedule to do so shortly. Naturally, I pitched him a guest post about why I’m not in a rush to “retire.” It’s called Why I Focus on Financial Independence over Early Retirement. I think the post is great, though I may be a bit biased. The site’s owner, Cubert, interjected quite a bit of humor to keep it a light-hearted debate. My favorite part may be some of the comments, so check them out as well. Here’s an excerpt:

“Imagine with me for a second. You’re retired. You’re in a fancy resort in the Caribbean. You’re sitting on a beautiful sandy beach. It’s sunny with a nice cool breeze. You have a drink in your hand and an easy reading fiction book in your lap. No stress in the world. The wait staff keeps bringing drinks and food at your beck and call…”

Could Moving Get You to Your Dream Life Earlier?

This post is special because my favorite blogging series featured some of my favorite blogging friends. Keep Thrifty is a fantastic blog that’s been running a series about people who have achieved their dreams. You may have seen my guest post featured back in January. If you’re not inspired by some of the posts in the series, I’m not sure what it will take to inspire you. This time, I think the Keep Thrifty team really nailed it by featuring a guest post from Mrs. Groovy, in which she discusses Finding Their Dream Life with Geoarbitrage. Read how a move from Long Island to North Carolina helped them achieve financial independence. I think it’s always a great reminder to those living in high-cost cities that paying the “big city” premium is not required forever.

Should You Invest in Bitcoin or Other Cryptocurrencies?

In this day and age, it’s weird for a personal finance blog to not mention cryptocurrencies at all. The reason I haven’t, until now, is I still don’t feel well-versed enough on the subject to write a full post. For the record, I also don’t have enough expertise or confidence in this phenomenon to invest any of my money in cryptocurrency today. Still, I know many of you are curious about it and I think Big Ern’s Thoughts on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies is a great way to start understanding what the noise is all about.

What Was Your Hourly Wage in High School?

Compared to where I am today, making money in high school and college was exceptionally challenging. The idea of earning $300 an hour back then was just a pipe dream. In this post, Olivia of Birds of A Fire shares How She Made $300/HR As A High School Student. I genuinely feel that every high school and college student in America should read this post.

Did The Stock Market Dip In February Make You Nervous?

I’m a long-term investor so the recent dip didn’t even make me blink. But I’m not the norm. Many investors get anxious whenever they see their balance go down. Others choose not to invest simply because of the possibility of a decrease. Michael Kay is a financial advisor that’s well-versed in calming his clients’ anxiety. I’m sure he’s had some version of this Conversation With A Nervous Investor countless times. Well, I think he’s nailed it. If you’re a nervous investor, check it out.

Let’s Win Together!

I’ve been invited to write a regular column on the ChooseFI Podcast’s website. My first installment was posted last month titled Let’s Win Together–Why I Want To Help You Reach FI. It’s mostly an “about me” introductory type of post. If you want to learn a new fact or two about yours truly, please check it out.

Bonus Reading For Money Dorks (Like Me)

Warren Buffett may be the greatest investor of our time. Thankfully, his company is publicly traded and each year he puts out a letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. Unlike many CEO messages in annual reports, Warren’s are a joy to read. They are also quite educational. Here are a few gems I pulled from this year’s letter:

“If Wall Street analysts or board members urge that brand of CEO to consider possible acquisitions, it’s a bit like telling your ripening teenager to be sure to have a normal sex life.” “Don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut.” “Both of us believe it is insane to risk what you have and need in order to obtain what you don’t need.” “Charlie and I view the marketable common stocks that Berkshire owns as interests in businesses, not as ticker symbols to be bought or sold based on their “chart” patterns, the “target” prices of analysts or the opinions of media pundits.”

That’s all for today. I have a feeling all this reading will keep you busy. Enjoy!

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