Website started in 1999 to promote Le Petit Jardin de l'Âme in France. Val and Linda had successful careers in various fields. They created peaceful spaces in their 1890s Victorian home in Chicago
Retirement planning is crucial due to increasing life expectancy and work limitations. Social Security alone may not provide sufficient income for comfortable living. Retirement income needs to be 60-80% of pre-retirement level. Compound interest allows for exponential growth of savings
FIRE movement promotes frugal living for early retirement. FIRE number shows amount needed to retire by withdrawing from savings. Compound interest can grow savings from $6,800 to $1,000,000 in 30 years
FIRE movement promotes extreme savings and early retirement. Term "FIRE" comes from 1992 book "Your Money or Your Life". Movement aims to evaluate expenses based on work hours
NerdWallet started in 2009, provides detailed financial advice since then. Good Financial Cents founded by Jeff Rose in 2008, offers budgeting and debt advice. The Balance has been operating for over 20 years, covering various financial topics. The Simple Dollar started in 2006, focuses on debt repayment and savings