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 March 2019
Millionaire Interview 121
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...]
What I Love and Hate About Costco
I am a big fan of Costco. It's one of the brands I love. We have shopped there for years, first in Michigan and now in Colorado. Of all the stores where we shop, it's probably my favorite. That said, Costco does have its faults like any other store. So I thought I'd post what I love and hate about Costco and let you chime in with your opinions as … [Read more...]
Being Diligent with Home Security
If you belong to Next Door, the "private social network for your neighborhood community", you know two things... 1. Very few humans can contain their pets. 2. Your neighborhood is full of criminal activity. Let me elaborate a bit... Lost Dog/Cat/Whatever Almost daily there's a post on Next Door that someone has lost a pet in our neighborhood. We must live in … [Read more...]
Defining Retirement
Wow, we have had quite a run recently. It seems there's just one great money book after another these days! It started last fall with the release of The Next Millionaire Next Door I covered this book in several posts including: The Next Millionaire Next Door The Characteristics of Successful Investors Self-Reflection: A Critical Step Before … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 120
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 her responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how … [Read more...]
People Want Results But Don’t Want to Change
Ok, I'm feeling a bit ranty today. It's because the same issue comes up again and again, it makes NO SENSE, and I'm tired of it. I've posted previously (more than once) how people want to become wealthy but they don't want to make any lifestyle changes to get there. Some examples: They want to make more money in their jobs, but they don't take career advice. See … [Read more...]
2018 Financial Year in Review and 2019 Forecast
I'm writing this at the end of January. By the time it posts I'll be well into tax season. Ugh. My investments and businesses have done well this year and I'll owe money even though I paid quarterly taxes. So I'm in no hurry to file. ;) While I'm slaving away getting details ready for my CPA, I wanted to give you an overview of how 2018 turned out financially. I'll … [Read more...]
