The Three-Legged Stool of FI Knowledge

The two avid readers of this blog site (my parents —  Grumpus Maternus and Grumpus Paternus) might recall a mention in a previous post of my three-legged stool of financial independence (FI) knowledge.  They might also recall that I built that stable platform of knowledge through blogs, books, and podcasts. In the first leg, I discussed financial independence blogs.  In this post, I review financial independence books.

Form, function, and finances

I specifically review three books, two booklets, and one chapter that when taken together would allow a person to plot a course to FI.  The beauty with this list is that it includes a book for each stage in that journey.  From those simply needing the motivation to start, to those ready to write retirement plans, create spreadsheets, and make investment moves; there is a little bit of something in here for everyone. Continue reading →