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Archives for October 2018

ESI Scale Interview 36

October 31, 2018 By ESI 22 Comments

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...]

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Millionaire Interview 98

October 29, 2018 By ESI 11 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... OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how … [Read more...]

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How to Ignore the Basics of Personal Finance and Still Become Rich

October 27, 2018 By ESI 31 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Essentials, Millionaires

Suze Orman Can Kiss My Assets

October 26, 2018 By ESI 34 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Financial Independence, Not Experts

ESI Scale Interview 35

October 24, 2018 By ESI 18 Comments

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...]

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Millionaire Interview 97

October 22, 2018 By ESI 33 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. 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...]

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You Are an Internet Troll

October 20, 2018 By ESI 28 Comments

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...]

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ESI Scale Interview 34

October 19, 2018 By ESI 10 Comments

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...]

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The Next Millionaire Next Door

October 17, 2018 By ESI 44 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Books, Millionaires

Millionaire Interview 96

October 15, 2018 By ESI 27 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... OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews, Millionaires

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