We're getting very close to a major milestone on ESI Money. I now have 495 Millionaire Interviews completed, which means interview #500 is right around the corner. Since 500 is a pretty significant number, I don't want to simply publish whichever interview happens to come next. Instead, I'm going to pick … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
Millionaire Interview 476, Part 2
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 … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
Side Hustle Interview 12
Here’s our latest interview with a side hustler! It's been awhile since we've had one, so sit back and enjoy! As you know, I love creating a side hustle as part of a fast-track path to financial independence because it can make a huge … [Read More...]
Social Activity Ideas in Retirement
I recently wrote 10 Strategies for Staying Socially Connected Without an Office: The ESI Guide to Avoiding the “Loneliness Trap”, a post about the importance of staying socially connected in retirement -- and some practical ways to make that happen. A reader … [Read More...]
Vanlife in Retirement: What Life on the Road Is Really Like
Today we're continuing our look at vanlife in retirement with one of our Millionaire Money Mentors and his wife. In part one, VanLife in Retirement: How We Got Started, we covered how the idea got started, why they chose a van over other travel options, how … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 476
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. This interview … [Read More...]
What It Feels Like To Give Away Two Million Dollars After Financial Independence
Today's guest writer needs no introduction for long-time ESI Money fans (or people who read financial blogs in general, for that matter). Doug Nordman has already contributed many posts here. His always fascinating Sea Stories have been a regular feature at … [Read More...]
Retirement Interview 61, Part 2
Here’s our latest interview with a retiree as we seek to learn from those who have actually taken the retirement plunge. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. This interview … [Read More...]
VanLife in Retirement: How We Got Started
One of the things I love most about the Millionaire Money Mentors forums is the people we have there. Sure, we have a lot of very successful mentors who have accumulated enough money to become financially independent, but that's only part of the … [Read More...]
FINE: The Middle Path Between FI and FIRE That Most People Are Actually Searching For
As most readers know, I am a big proponent of working in retirement. I'm also in favor of that working being something you want to do, not that you have to do to make ends meet. (Otherwise, why did you even "retire"?) Today we have a guest post from a … [Read More...]
Retirement Interview 61
Here’s our latest interview with a retiree as we seek to learn from those who have actually taken the retirement plunge. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. This interview … [Read More...]
10 Daily Habits that Make Retirement Great, Part 2
In 2026 I hit a milestone that seemed like a distant, foggy dream back in my corporate days: the ten-year anniversary of my retirement. If you want to go to the beginning and get the details on that blessed event, check out I Retired! There are some fond … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 475
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. This interview … [Read More...]
