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Archives for December 2017

Top 10 Posts of 2017

December 29, 2017 By ESI 13 Comments

Like almost every other personal finance blogger, I feel compelled to share with you my best posts of 2017. It's very difficult to list one set of criteria that makes an awesome post. I've found out just how tough it is since I bought Rockstar Finance. There are so many factors that go into "greatness." And what is terrific for one person could be so-so for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESI Thoughts

Our Latest Timeshare Adventure

December 27, 2017 By ESI 78 Comments

Has anyone ever taken a timeshare deal? It usually goes something like this: The timeshare company gives you some sort of great deal/offer In exchange you agree to listen to a pitch about their company and what it offers Obviously this must work because companies keep doing it. And what's really the risk anyway? Often the offer is something that costs the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: About, Real Estate

Millionaire Interview 32

December 26, 2017 By ESI 17 Comments

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 and his responses follow in black. Let's get started... How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews, Millionaires

How to Deal with Panhandlers

December 22, 2017 By ESI 44 Comments

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was newly married and we were saving money wherever we could. That's why I was riding the bus to work despite that fact that we made over $100k per year as a couple. I was at a bus stop on a highly-trafficked street in downtown Pittsburgh, 10 minutes or so early for my bus. For some reason no one was around, which was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESI Thoughts

Millionaire Interview 31

December 20, 2017 By ESI 72 Comments

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 and his responses follow in black. Let's get started... How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews, Millionaires

Why I Bought Rockstar Finance

December 18, 2017 By ESI 138 Comments

It's my pleasure to announce that I have purchased Rockstar Finance. If you're a blogger or deep into the personal finance blogosphere, you likely know what Rockstar Finance is. If you're simply kinda interested in personal finance and reading a few blogs, you might not. So in this post, I'll tell you what Rockstar Finance is, why I bought it, and where it goes from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: About, Earn

Help a Reader: Pension Buyout

December 15, 2017 By ESI 22 Comments

Here's a question similar to the one about pension options but with different numbers, options, etc. A reader writes in: Similar to another reader I was offered a pension buyout. I retired a couple of years ago. My wife is retiring in February 2019. Lump sum pension buyout is $458,000 (roll over to an IRA so not to be taxed at 50% rate with penalty) or pre-tax payment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Help a Reader

Comcast: Offering Reduced Features and Terrible Service for the Same Outrageous Price

December 13, 2017 By ESI 68 Comments

This is going to be a rant. If you don't like rants, turn your eyes and run away. I'll have a new post up in a couple days. If you like them, you've come to the right place. Let's get started... Terrible Customer Service On the opposite end of the customer service spectrum from Costco (who has great customer service IMO) is Comcast. Or, as they call themselves now, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESI Thoughts

Millionaire Interview 30

December 11, 2017 By ESI 25 Comments

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 one is a bit different in that after reading the Millionaire Interview 16, this millionaire wanted to do a joint interview with his father and answer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews, Millionaires

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of the Financial Services Industry…From An Insider’s Perspective

December 8, 2017 By ESI 31 Comments

If you've been reading ESI Money for more than 15 seconds you know that I'm not a big fan of financial advisors. It's not that I don't like them at all, just that most of them are either not very knowledgeable about money management or are simply glorified salesmen -- neither of which you want managing your money. A couple months ago I posted Financial Locker Room Talk … [Read more...]

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