Tyson here, the founder of OnTrajectory. First, all of us on the OT Team wish all of you in the OT Community a wonderful 2021 – we hope any deferred wishes from 2020 finally come true 😉 The rest of this post may not be for everybody, it’s a bit long and deals with a …
Past & Future. That’s the focus when creating a financial model. Tracking the past to validate assumptions: Am I really saving what I said I would? Am I really getting the gains on my investments that I expect? And of course, estimating the future – that’s the meat and potatoes: What will I be able …
If you LIVE only one moment of your life, make it NOW. Read More »
It’s no secret many workers hate their jobs – so it’s no wonder the FIRE movement has gotten so much attention – even its own movie! However, two recent posts on Reddit’s Financial Independence forum highlight our job-hating emotions perfectly: “The only reason I am interested in FIRE is I HATE my job” describes one individual’s …
Standing up your “money dummy”: How a personal financial model helps you own your future Read More »
Kat is living proof that creating a financial plan you can trust is the key to living your dream lifestyle. After starting a career in forestry, health challenges required Kat to take two years away from full-time work. To make ends meet, she cobbled together part-time gigs doing house cleaning, driving an airport shuttle, and …
Kat’s story: Quitting your day job for “Barista FI” Read More »
If you’re on the path to financial independence, you probably know about the wildly popular ChooseFI podcast. We wrote about them last year when they interviewed Tyson, OnTrajectory’s CEO. What you may not know is that the ChooseFI team recently unveiled their plan to bring FI skills to the masses. And we’re thrilled to be …
OnTrajectory partners with ChooseFI Academy for “Financial Independence 101” Read More »
Happy holidays! To help you plan for a successful new year, we recently rolled out several significant improvements to OnTrajectory. Read on to learn more about: Optimizing account drawdown order in retirement All-new debt tracking capabilities Debt reduction strategies: Debt Snowball and Debt Avalanche Home equity accounts with linked mortgages Account drawdown order optimization For …
We love hearing how folks in the OnTrajectory community are using the tool to chart their financial future. And every once in a while, the story is so heartwarming that we can’t resist sharing it. This story is from Joe in his own words and images (shared with his permission). Enter Joe: I started using …
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer and looking for a smattering of advice from across the internet, check out this article on REDFIN’s blog. The article features our founder, Tyson Koska — and his advice on the topic: “Key to purchasing your first home is knowing exactly ‘how much home’ to buy. Do not simply buy …
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We are big fans of the ChooseFI podcast. So it was an honor to hear OnTrajectory featured in the latest episode. Check it out to hear an interview with Tyson Koska, the founder of OnTrajectory! In the first half of the interview, Tyson recounts his personal journey from accumulating credit card debt to becoming technology …
Next week, we’re rolling out some visual improvements to OnTrajectory. Once the update is live, you’ll see a cleaner main screen that puts your financial trajectory front and center. Having trouble finding what you’re looking for? Drop us a note at questions@ontrajectory.com and we’ll be happy to help! What’s changing Our motto for this release …
