I have mentioned from time to time that I'm making 10% back on money ($125k so far) I've loaned to a friend who's buying real estate. Some of you more perceptive (and interested) readers have picked up on this and sent me notes. Here's an example of one I received recently: From reading your money blog … [Read More...]
In the Spotlight
Financial Thoughts from Robert Kiyosaki
As noted when I posted Why the Rich are Getting Richer, the book Why the Rich Are Getting Richer by Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, contains a lot more than simply why the wealthy become … [Read More...]
Keys to Growing Wealth
Millionaire Interview 161
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...]
Millionaire Interview 160
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...]
Millionaire Interview 159
The following is a millionaire interview I first published on a previous site. I have several of these interviews, conducted over the past five years or so, that I now want to place on ESI Money (so they are all in one place). I’ve been posting them … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 158
The following is a millionaire interview I first published on a previous site. I have several of these interviews, conducted over the past five years or so, that I now want to place on ESI Money (so they are all in one place). I’ve been posting them … [Read More...]
Rich Dad’s Ten Steps to Getting Started on the Path to Wealth
When I reviewed the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, I noted that the author, Robert Kiyosaki, listed "10 tips for getting started." I didn't cover the 10 steps in that review since it was too long the way it was, but today I'm going back to the book, sharing the 10 … [Read More...]
The Case for Giving on the Road to Financial Independence
In September 2018 I sat in the audience of FinCon, the financial media conference, and watched an interview with Pete from Mr. Money Moustache. He's a very interesting character, quite down-to-earth and prone to saying things so full of common sense that … [Read More...]
Why the Rich are Getting Richer
Shortly after I wrote How the Rich Get Richer I started reading Why the Rich Are Getting Richer by Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. The author says the following about both books: If Rich Dad Poor Dad was elementary school, this book (Why the … [Read More...]
Great Holiday Gifts, 2019 Edition
For the past two years I've posted holiday gift ideas and the response has been very positive. It seems we all have those hard-to-buy-for people and a few extra suggestions are always welcome. So I once again went into my Amazon order history and picked … [Read More...]
Millionaire Interview 157
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...]
The Pros, Cons, and Alternatives of a 1031 Exchange
I have been considering various options for my real estate investments. My preference would be to buy more rental units, but both markets I'd consider (where my current places are in Grand Rapids, Michigan or my current city of Colorado Springs) are … [Read More...]
The Money People in My Life that I’m Thankful For
In September I was invited to an early screening of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Back in the day when I was still working, I actually had some influence. So I was often invited to early screenings of movies and received books and music in advance of … [Read More...]
