Here’s our latest interview with a retiree as we seek to learn from those who have actually taken the retirement plunge. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. There was no way to include every possible question in an interview like this, so if you're wondering about something that's not addressed, please leave … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2019
Are Several Mini-Retirements Better than One Full Retirement?
Back in the day (yes, I'm about to date myself in two seconds) the term "retirement" meant you worked until 65, then quit work altogether to play golf and/or bowling until you died soon thereafter. Yes, that was the "norm" for my grandparents' retirements as well as the benchmark set for me when my career started. Then the FIRE movement came along and started redefining … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 125
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...]
ESI Scale Interview 50
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 Costs of Living on a Sailboat
If you've been reading ESI Money for any length of time you know that I love the Caribbean. We have been there a handful times (three on cruises and twice on trips to Grand Cayman). If it was up to me, we will go there at least once per year for the rest of our lives. And by "up to me" I mean that I am planning at least one trip there per year. ;) In addition to my … [Read more...]
Retirement Interview 3
Here’s our latest interview with a retiree as we seek to learn from those who have actually taken the retirement plunge. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. There was no way to include every possible question in an interview like this, so if you're wondering about something that's not addressed, please leave … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 124
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...]
