Category: Personal

Max Is Back

Well, it’s July 2022.    I figured it was about time to dust this blog off and write a new post. One might blame our new child for the lack of productivity around here, but I can’t blame little Max for this. The Max Out of Pocket crew has been unusually busy for a few months. Things like planning, interviewing, accepting a new job, and moving to a new state have taken priority over my...

My $39/Month Gym Is Closing

Back in 2013 when Max OOP stumbled across a few personal finance blogs talking about financial independence and retiring early (FIRE), it struck a chord. I finally found my people. It took turning to the internet to find others out there actually interested in this stuff. I was already well on the path of spending less, saving more, and investing the difference. But now I knew others were doing it too.   That’s not to...