Welcome back to my series on the great retirement book The Retire Sooner Method: The 5 Secrets Behind America’s Happiest (and Unhappiest) Retirees. The series started last time with the post The Retire Sooner Method: Overview. If you missed that post, you're going to want to go back and read it before you … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
A Decade of Freedom: 10 Activities That Have Enriched My Retirement
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 … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
Millionaire Interview Update 85
Today I have an update for you from a previous millionaire interview. I’m letting three years pass from the initial interviews to the updates, so if you’ve been interviewed, I’ll be in touch. This update was submitted in August. It's an … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 478
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...]
The Retire Sooner Method: Overview
Boy, do I have a treat for you all! There's a new book out by Wes Moss and I think you're going to love it! I did! As a bit of background, Wes Moss is the author who wrote You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think and What the Happiest Retirees Know: 10 Habits … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 477
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...]
Who Will Be Millionaire Interview 500?
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 … [Read More...]
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 note and we can chat about specifics. This interview took … [Read More...]
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...]
