This blog makes a little bit of money which helps to fund our quiet and subdued suburban lifestyle. Every once in awhile somebody expresses interest in exactly how much we make and how. Read on, ...
https://www.gocurrycracker.com/how-go-curry-cracker-makes-money-and-how-much-2023/
2023 was our second full year back in the US where we were subject to the 3 overlapping tax systems – Federal, State, and ACA. In theory this could mean that we would have a high tax burden. Bu...
At age 59.5, all access restrictions to 401ks and IRAs are removed. Sometimes people want to retire before then. (Hard to believe, I know.) But what if most/all of your savings and investments ha...
https://www.gocurrycracker.com/ira-withdrawals-before-age-59-5/
I have been a staunch defender of YOUR rights to pay the least amount of taxes possible. The bureaucrats and swamp creatures in DC don’t like it and have taken steps to shut down my free speech...
https://www.gocurrycracker.com/defend-your-favorite-blogger-from-illegal-witch-hunt/
As highlighted in our recent spending report, we spent a great deal of moola in 2023. In fact, we spent at a level significantly higher than our income. Which led many people to ask… how does t...
We have been living off our portfolio since late 2012 (~12 years.) In that time the market has gone up and down (mostly up.) Our spending has also gone up and down (mostly up.) Throughout it all ...
Since I was dissatisfied with our 2023 profligate spending I am going to spend a few minutes each week reviewing our total outlay. Many people asked what process or tools I used to track expenses...
2023 was our 11th full year of wild and free livin’ domesticated living. Life in the burbs is interesting… life largely revolves around kids and their activities. Every once in awhile when we...
https://www.gocurrycracker.com/reflections-of-2023-life-in-the-burbs/