Welcome back to my 10-year retirement update. Part one was titled Retirement Update: 10 Years. If you missed it, you'll want to read it first as it sets the stage for this post. That post was more personal -- what's happened to me and my family the past couple of years (to get everyone caught up). This … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
Retirement Update: 10 Years
Woo hoo! TEN YEARS of retirement!!!! Let's celebrate! Hahahaha. Regular readers know that this has been coming as they've read some of my "10 Things in 10 Years of Retirement" series posts (there … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
An Unlikely Millionaire
A few weeks ago, I struck up an email conversation with an ESI Money reader. As we exchanged messages, she told me about some of the ups and downs she’s experienced in life. After hearing more of her story, I asked if she’d be willing to share what she’s … [Read More...]
10 Things I Spend More Money on Now Than I Did 10 Years Ago: The ROI of “Value Spending”
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 474
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...]
Win the Retirement Game: Joy, Gratitude, Humor, and Purpose
Today I'm continuing my thoughts on the great retirement book, Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy So far, here are the posts in this series: Win the Retirement Game, Introduction Win the Retirement … [Read More...]
10 Strategies for Staying Socially Connected Without an Office: The ESI Guide to Avoiding the “Loneliness Trap”
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 Update 81
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 March. As usual, my … [Read More...]
Win the Retirement Game: Beating Uncertainty, Complacency, and Obligations
Today I'm continuing my thoughts on the retirement book, Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy So far, here are the posts in this series: Win the Retirement Game, Introduction Win the Retirement Game, … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview Update 80
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 March. As usual, my … [Read More...]
10 Retirement Mistakes I Made (And Why They Didn’t Sink Me), 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...]
Win the Retirement Game: Defeating Expectations
Today I'm continuing my thoughts on the retirement book, Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy So far, here are the posts in this series: Win the Retirement Game, Introduction Win the Retirement Game, … [Read More...]
10 Retirement Mistakes I Made (And Why They Didn’t Sink Me)
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...]
