The following is an excerpt from the book Set for Life. I asked to run this piece because saving is the least glamorous step in the ESI scale but is also arguably the most important. I think this excerpt does a good job of detailing why it's so vital. Reason #1: Frugality Enables You to Seek … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
More Proof that Financial Journalists are Not Money Experts
I'm starting to create a collection of stories about financial journalists who are not money experts. It's not difficult to find examples. Oh, they are experts alright, but not at managing … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
Visiting Seattle and Portland
One of the things I want to do in retirement is to travel a bit. I don't want to live out of a suitcase or to be gone for a couple months at a time (I like my routines at home too much for that) but there are some places I want to visit. As I do get out … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 14
Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. My questions are in bold italics and her responses follow in black. Let's get started... How old are you (and spouse if … [Read More...]
Why $3 Million is Not Enough to Retire On
One of the questions I get emailed quite often goes something like this: I read online that you have $3 million and retired at 52. How did you do it? I am in about the same situation and I'm afraid I don't have enough. That's paraphrasing, but those are the … [Read More...]
How to Maximize Your Auto Insurance Settlement
It's been over a year since my wife had her car accident. The process is finally over and we've learned some things along the way. So I thought I'd share some takeaways with you. I'm also hopeful that readers in the legal and insurance professions might … [Read More...]
Help a Reader: Can I Retire?
I will officially be announcing my "Help a Reader" category in a couple weeks, but here's one to get us started. This reader wrote to me suggesting I offer a way for those who are considering retiring to share their information and ask questions of ESI … [Read More...]
The 52 Best Ways to Save Money, Part 2
Today we continue my list of the best 52 ways to save money. If you missed the first post or want to see my philosophy behind picking these tips, you can visit The 52 Best Ways to Save Money, Part 1. As for now, we'll continue the countdown by sharing … [Read More...]
Silver Giveaway
In June I ran a silver coin giveaway to new ESI Money email subscribers. You can see the details of that giveaway here as well as get the specifics that led me to buy the coins in the first place. If you're a long-time reader, you probably didn't even … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 13
The following is a millionaire interview I first published on a previous site. I have several of these interviews, conducted over the past four years or so, that I now want to place on ESI Money (so they are all in one place). I've been posting them … [Read More...]
