I have shared several times that I walk a lot every day (it's one of the perks of retirement!). Last year I averaged just under 17k steps a day. I want to do the same (or better) this year. To get this many steps I usually walk several times a day including: After my workout, I take the long way home. By the time I reach our house I have about 10k steps for the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2019
Millionaire Interview 119
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...]
College Update: How My Daughter Graduated in Three Semesters with a Ton of Cash
Ok, so maybe the title is a bit over-the-top, but I'm feeling kind of over-the-top today. Plus I am so proud of what my daughter has accomplished that it's fitting. Anyway, today I'll give you an update on my daughter's college career, including her car decision (which is somewhat related), and give you a picture of her finances at the end of it all. Car and College … [Read more...]
Top Money Books Millionaires Read
Today we continue reviewing information from my first 100 millionaire interviews. We've already covered several topics including the numbers detailing their successes, 13 surprising facts about millionaires, millionaire wealth stories, and millionaire investing strategies. We're going to add to these by discussing books that have had the most impact on … [Read more...]
How Assassin’s Creed Can Help You Become Wealthy
I'm going to give you a warning up front -- this could get a little geeky. But hey, we're all money nerds anyway, so what's a little geekiness to boot? I've mentioned a few times how I like to play video games. I have a specific type of game I prefer: the ones where there's a hero, an open world, and where both stealth and fighting are part of the success formula. This … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 118
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 talk with Jon from Compounding Pennies. My questions are in bold italics and his responses follow in black. Let's get … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 47
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...]
Retirement Interviews
We already have two interview series at ESI Money: the very popular Millionaire Interviews and the loved-by-some-but-not-all ESI Scale Interviews (BTW, I haven't stopped doing the latter, just spacing them out a bit more.) I personally love both series because each offers a unique perspective. The millionaires teach us everything they did to become wealthy and I always seem … [Read more...]
Seven Steps to Turn Your Hobby Into a Money Maker
I love ideas for making extra money. I also love hobbies (who doesn't!?) for the enjoyment they provide. So when you combine the two, what's not to love? Over the years I've had many hobbies -- cycling, swimming, growing roses, playing chess, etc. One of them (writing!) actually became a pretty lucrative side hustle for me. It was May 2005 when I first wrote about … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 117
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...]
