The following is a sponsored post from Lexington Law. The opinions expressed are my own. Now that it's been a several months since we all had to deal with the Equifax meltdown, it's time to revisit the issue. The smoke has cleared and we can evaluate any needed next steps without the haze of urgency. Most of America has moved on, but not me. I still think of it from time … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
Impact of Career Growth Calculator
This is going to be a special post. Since this blog's beginning I have written about the value of growing your career. It's a vital part of the "E" (earn) on this site. And I've said over and over again that if you can earn more in your career, it makes a lot of other financial issues much easier. Some might say I "harp" or "nag" on the issue. :) Whatever you call it, … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 13
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 opportunity to ask ESI Money readers for suggestions if they choose to do so. If you’d like to be considered for an … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 60
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... OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how … [Read more...]
Blooom Review – A 401k Retirement Plan Robo-Advisor
The following post is sponsored by Blooom. The review is done by Hank Coleman, the founder and publisher of Money Q&A, a personal finance blog that focuses primarily on investing and retirement planning. Hank has a Masters in Finance from the University of Maryland and holds a Certificate of Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University. Deciphering the … [Read more...]
Help a Reader: Spending a Big Bonus
Here's an email I recently received from a reader: Dear ESI Money, I'm wondering if you and your readers can provide some advice on the best way to invest a large annual bonus. I moved several years ago into a sales production role in which a good portion of my compensation is paid in a lump sum once a year. I've had good fortune and have built my book of business up … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 12
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 opportunity to ask ESI Money readers for suggestions if they choose to do so. If you’d like to be considered for an … [Read more...]
