Today we continue the ESI Scale Interview series where people answer questions about their success at working the ESI Scale.In short, the series focuses on what the interviewee is doing in the areas of earning, saving, and investing. They also get an opportunity to ask ESI Money readers for suggestions if … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
Retirement Interviews
We already have two interview series at ESI Money: the very popular Millionaire Interviews and the loved-by-some-but-not-all ESI Scale Interviews (BTW, I haven't stopped doing the latter, just spacing … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
Seven Steps to Turn Your Hobby Into a Money Maker
I love ideas for making extra money.I also love hobbies (who doesn't!?) for the enjoyment they provide.So when you combine the two, what's not to love?Over the years I've had many hobbies -- cycling, swimming, growing roses, playing chess, etc. One … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 117
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...]
Five Reasons High Income Doesn’t Lead to High Net Worth
In How to Ignore the Basics of Personal Finance and Still Become Rich I addressed those who say it's "easy" to become wealthy if you have a high income.I pointed out that income and net worth are not correlated, as many assume. In other words, it does not … [Read More...]
Retirement Update: Two Years and Six Months
It's been two and a half years since I retired! Where has the time gone?I'll tell you where it's gone -- into fun, relaxation, and enjoyment! LOL!!!For those of you who are sticklers, yes, it's actually been two years, six months, and five days. But … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 116
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 Become Financially Free
This past summer I spent some time with Grant Sabatier, the founder of Millennial Money.I must say, I was impressed, something that's not easy to do with me.We chatted about his book that was to come out in February and he gave me a copy.I read it … [Read More...]
15 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money in the Gig Economy
As most ESI Money readers know, I am a big fan of developing side hustles, primarily because they can get you to financial independence much faster than without them.That said, some people don’t want the time and hassle commitments sometimes associated … [Read More...]
Self-Reflection: A Critical Step Before Really Pursuing Financial Independence
You all know what a fan I am of the book The Millionaire Next Door and the impact it's had on my life (for further info on it see my review and my list of the only five money books anyone needs to read.)You also know that I loved the update to the … [Read More...]
Grand Cayman 2019 Trip
Oops, we did it again.Yep, we went to Grand Cayman earlier this month. And it was a BLAST!I won't drag out the details into a multi-post series like I did last year, but I do want to share them with you since trips like this are a big part of 1) being … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 115
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...]
