50% Savings Rate

Saving 50% of After-Tax Income – The Rule That Now Governs Our Financial Life

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This blog has proved to be a great source of accountability, for both my wife and me. There is something about laying it all out in the public (or “on the line” ) that creates a sense of duty and motivation to deliver positive financial results. Even my wife, who is only a passive reader of the blog, told me the other day that she thinks twice about spending money because she wants me to be able to publish financial reports that prove that we practice what I preach. Isn’t that cool that Mrs. GYFG is thinking about our community? She realizes the importance of the platform we are building together. Although she doesn’t write for the blog (one day I hope to …