FIRE
Barista FIRE Is Broken for Founders — Here’s the Healthcare Plan B
The 2026 ACA subsidy cliff adds $16K+ to Barista FIRE healthcare costs. For founders, a lean recurring-revenue business replaces the barista job…
Casey Park
Casey Park is a Bright Curios editorial byline on micro-SaaS, content monetization, indie-hacker economics, and small-bet FIRE strategy — the case for a portfolio of durable, unglamorous products over a single big bet. Articles under this byline are reviewed and edited by Hector Siman before publishing.
INDIE HACKING
The First $1K MRR Playbook: 90-Day Path to Your FI Engine
A prescriptive 90-day sprint roadmap for indie hackers to reach $1,000 MRR using cold outreach, micro-communities, AppSumo LTD seeding, and productized-service bridges…
FOUNDER FINANCE
The Real MRR Number: What You Actually Need Before Quitting Your Job in 2026
The real take-home math every founder needs before quitting: self-employment tax, the 2026 ACA subsidy cliff, QBI deduction, and a worked quit-threshold…
BUSINESS MODELS
Buy a Boomer Business With 10% Down: The SBA 7(a) Acquisition Playbook for Non-MBA Founders
The SBA 7(a) acquisition playbook for self-taught founders: how to source boomer businesses, finance with 10% down, run due diligence, and operate…
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Phone-Only Income: 7 Realistic Student Starter Moves
Phone-only income starts with money systems, not hype. Learn 7 realistic ways students can reduce stress, build resilience, and earn smarter.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Recession Signals: 3 That Matter More Than Headlines
Recession signals matter more than headlines. Learn the 3 practical indicators that protect your cash, income, and business before panic hits.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest in 2026? The Calm Decision Tree
Should i pay off debt or invest in 2026? Use this calm decision tree to rank APRs, emergency cash, 401(k) match, income…
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Why Most Indie Hacker Side Projects Fail (and What Actually Works in 2026)
Most indie hacker side projects fail in 2026. Discover why and learn the evidence-backed, portfolio-based approach that actually works for profitability.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Moonwalking to FIRE: What Entrepreneurs Can Really Learn from Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s asset ownership shows how entrepreneurs can reach FIRE. Discover why long-term portfolios, not big bets, build durable wealth.
Loading
You've reached the end — no more posts to load.