Just a note before we get to today's post: I've added another new (free) email series called Get Started with Real Estate Investing. This one is done by my friend, Chad Carson, who has purchased and managed hundreds of properties over his 17-year real estate career. If you want to subscribe to any of my … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
Ten Big Financial Moves that Will Skyrocket Your Net Worth
The following is a post which originally appeared at Budgets are Sexy.We all have money tips coming out our ears. Do this. Don't do that. Do this or that. And on and on.The advice seems … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
Early Semi-Retirement: An Alternative to Full Retirement
Many years ago (on my first site) I wrote several posts on the book Work Less, Live More: The Way to Semi-Retirement.This pre-dated FIRE becoming more mainstream (and being known by me) as the book was originally published in 2007 and I wrote about it in … [Read More...]
Spending Less Versus Earning More
If you've been reading personal finance articles for more than ten seconds it's likely you've heard that you need to "spend less than you earn."But it goes way beyond that. That's just the soundbite.A bit deeper there is a lot of online discussion … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 139
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...]
10 Small Joys of Early Retirement
This is a guest post I wrote which originally appeared on PT Money. It's a bit dated but the ten small joys still hold true.We all are aware of the great benefits in retirement: the freedom of time, the ability to travel and, of course, not having to work. … [Read More...]
Retirement Interview 17
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.My questions are in bold italics and … [Read More...]
Side Hustle Interview 3
Here's our latest interview with a side hustler!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 difference (see this calculator), enough to actually get you to FI in 10 … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 138
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 Make Money as a Soccer Referee
I have talked now and then about how to turn a hobby into an income.Well, today's post is a story about how I did just that -- how I turned my interest in soccer into a nice side hustle (and a great job for my son).To set the scene a bit, back in the … [Read More...]
Retirement Interview 16
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.My questions are in bold italics and … [Read More...]
Five Easy Steps to Making Millions and Enjoying Your Job
The following is a guest post I wrote that originally appeared on Get Rich Slowly.The age-old money adage is "spend less than you earn."It's good advice. One of my favorites actually.But it gets translated by many as simply "control your … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 137
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...]
