QA11: Laying It Out in Simple Terms

We’re back to the digital mailbag to answer your questions!For this week:How has my lifestyle evolved since achieving financial independence and how do I spend my time?Updated thoughts on money and marketsAre we putting too much faith in institutions like Vanguard?Can and should life insurance policies be used for retirement savings?Tax avoidance versus accepting higher tax ratesWhat is a Simple IRA and how does it differ from a 401(k)? Can I still do Roth conversions?Savings rates are great! Should I pay less on my loans to maximize my savings?Big picture: Where do I start on getting my financial life together?Outreach and presentationsSo much more! Support this project: Buy Me a CoffeeSubscribe to the website: SUBSCRIBE ME!Show Notes and Links at Clippingchains.com Q1: How has my lifestyle evolved since achieving financial independence and how do I spend my time? (00:02:49) Q2: Updated thoughts on money and markets (00:05:01) Q3: What if Vanguard failed?! (00:07:53) Q4: Can and should life insurance policies be used for retirement savings? (00:11:56) Q5: When do I stop trying to optimize my tax bracket and just let go? (00:15:30) Q6: What is a Simple IRA and how does it differ from a 401(k)? Can I still do Roth conversions? (00:18:56) Q7: Savings rates are great right now! Should I pay less on my loans to maximize my savings? (00:22:39) Q8: Big picture: Where do I start on getting my financial life together?(00:26:26) Q9: How was your presentation at the climbing gym? Can you record it? (00:34:51) Q10: Can you supply podcast transcripts? (00:40:27)