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...]
Archives for October 2018
Millionaire Interview 98
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...]
How to Ignore the Basics of Personal Finance and Still Become Rich
Ok, here we go again! It's another rant! And the dragons are back!!! Yea!! This is not a mad-rant like some others (ahem, Hilton), but it is a topic that gets me at least a bit feisty. Today's issue is one that I hear quite often -- frequently enough that I want to write a post on the subject so I can send a link to people who ask about it in the future. But before … [Read more...]
Suze Orman Can Kiss My Assets
Ok, so the title is a bit over-the-top. :) But "Suze Orman is Not a FIRE Expert" just didn't have the same ring to it. Ha! Anyway, today's post is about a clueless financial "expert", the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) community, some good points about planning for retirement, and an admission of a mistake (for which I give a TON of credit.) But before we … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 35
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 97
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. Today we're talking with the blogger from Road 2 Eudemonia. My questions are in bold italics and his responses follow in black. Let's get … [Read more...]
You Are an Internet Troll
Here's another Saturday rant for your amusement. I know how much you like these. ;) BTW I didn't go with my now-standard dragon photo since I found a perfect one for this subject. But don't worry, the dragons will return! If you've been writing or reading blogs for more than 15 seconds you are likely aware of Internet trolls. These are people who like to put others … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 34
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...]
The Next Millionaire Next Door
When we were married in the early 90's, my new wife and I hatched a plan. We knew that time together would be scarce (we both worked and my hours were especially brutal) so the limited time we had we wanted to spend together. We also wanted to help other people and volunteer through our church. After asking several older and wiser people for their advice, we decided to … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 96
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...]
