If you've been reading ESI Money for more than 15 seconds you know that I am not a big fan of financial advisors. This stems from a couple issues. First, I'm a big believer in DIY finances. The concepts that will make you rich are not that hard to learn, so anyone can do it. And there really aren't … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
Millionaire Interview 20
Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
Help a Reader: How to Invest for College
Here's the latest email from a reader asking for some suggestions on a financial situation. Please read below and give him your thoughts... My daughter is about to head off for her first semester in college. About 16 years ago, my wife and I started her … [Read More...]
All about Coin Collecting: Is It an Investment or a Hobby?
One of the great joys of blogging is the friends I've made over the years. I have a few who I communicate with on a regular basis and have been for many years (from when I started my former blog). Some have even written guest posts for me. One of those … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 19
Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. My questions are in bold italics … [Read More...]
How to Reach Financial Freedom and Retire Early Serving in the Military
The following is a guest post by Hank Coleman from Money Q&A. Hank is an Army Major on Active Duty with four years left until early retirement. When I retire from the Army in four years, I don’t plan on getting another job. I don’t plan on coming back … [Read More...]
Help a Reader: Dealing with Disability
As you might imagine, I get a lot of emails asking for financial advice. In fact, I get so many that I have a standard response to them: I don't give out specific advice because 1) if I did that's all I'd spend my time doing :) and 2) there's no way to … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 18
Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. My questions are in bold italics … [Read More...]
Lessons from Millionaires
I originally had this post planned for "Be a Millionaire Day." (Yes, they do have a day for everything.) Then I moved things around (I wanted other posts to publish sooner) and messed it all up. So consider this a belated tribute to Millionaire Day with … [Read More...]
How Can I Get an 8% Investment Return?
In posts like The Best Way to Maximize Your Investment Return and How a Side Hustle Business Can Get You to Financial Independence in 10 Years I use 8% as a long-term return percentage when doing investment growth projections for stock index funds. Many … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 17
Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. Today we are treated with an interview with Mr. 1500 from 1500 Days! If you've ever read his site you know that he has a GREAT sense … [Read More...]
Ignore Money Critics
A while ago I published Millionaire Interview 6. As I often do, I shared the post on Facebook. One person made this comment: Honestly, not overly impressed. Yes, a millionaire with home equity and a good job, but keeping most of his money in cash the … [Read More...]
