On one of our two daily walks my wife and I were chatting about how long it's been since I retired.I asked her if it seemed like it had been two years since I retired (almost 2 1/2 now).Or maybe she thought it felt like it had been longer or shorter.She said she it feels like it's been longer than … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
The Characteristics of Successful Investors
I think most ESI Money readers know I'm a big fan of The Millionaire Next Door (it's on my list of the only five money books anyone needs to read).In case this is new news to you, the reason I'm a … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
The Nine Principles of Leverage
Today I have a treat for you.My friend, Todd Tresidder, from the site Financial Mentor, is letting me publish an excerpt from his new book The Leverage Equation: How to Work Less, Make More, and Cut 30 Years Off Your Retirement Plan.In case you … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 110
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 Attributes of Millionaires, Part 2
This is a follow up to the post Five Attributes of Millionaires, Part 1 which featured information from the book Everyday Millionaires.The book conducted a survey of 10k millionaires, discovering their demographics, lifestyles, beliefs, and so … [Read More...]
Five Attributes of Millionaires, Part 1
This is a follow up to the post Most Common Myths about Everyday Millionaires which featured information from the book Everyday Millionaires.The book conducted a survey of 10k millionaires, discovering their demographics, lifestyles, beliefs, and so … [Read More...]
Most Common Myths about Everyday Millionaires
When I was at FinCon (the financial media conference) last September I attended a speech by Chris Hogan, one of the professionals in Dave Ramsey's speakers' group.I don't know Chris, but have heard him on podcasts, liked what he had to say, and was excited … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 109
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...]
Nine Investing Strategies Millionaires Use to Accumulate Wealth
Today we continue to review the findings from my first 100 millionaire interviews.Before we proceed, let me know if you'd like to do a millionaire interview. I'm always looking for more millionaires to learn from.To get everyone on the same page, here … [Read More...]
ESI Scale Interview 46
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 … [Read More...]
Simple Money Resolutions the ESI Way (And 30 Days to Great Finances!)
I am a New Year's resolutions guy.For the past 20+ years or so I have set goals at the beginning of each year, then spent the next 365 days working towards them.I adjust along the way as needed. Some get added and some eliminated, but I'd say a good … [Read More...]
ESI Scale Interview 45
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 … [Read More...]
