This is a guest post I wrote which originally appeared on PT Money. It's a bit dated but the ten small joys still hold true. We all are aware of the great benefits in retirement: the freedom of time, the ability to travel and, of course, not having to work. :) But what about the little things? What about the small joys that pop up in retirement? You know, the simple … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
Retirement Interview 17
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. My questions are in bold italics and his responses follow in black. Let's get started... GENERAL OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, … [Read more...]
Side Hustle Interview 3
Here's our latest interview with a side hustler! As you know, I love creating a side hustle as part of a fast-track path to financial independence because it can make a huge difference (see this calculator), enough to actually get you to FI in 10 years. If you have a side hustle and would like to be interviewed, shoot me an email and we can talk over … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 138
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 Make Money as a Soccer Referee
I have talked now and then about how to turn a hobby into an income. Well, today's post is a story about how I did just that -- how I turned my interest in soccer into a nice side hustle (and a great job for my son). To set the scene a bit, back in the day (10 years or so ago), I became a soccer referee by accident. My son was playing soccer, they were short on … [Read more...]
Retirement Interview 16
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. My questions are in bold italics and his responses follow in black. Let's get started... GENERAL OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, … [Read more...]
Five Easy Steps to Making Millions and Enjoying Your Job
The following is a guest post I wrote that originally appeared on Get Rich Slowly. The age-old money adage is "spend less than you earn." It's good advice. One of my favorites actually. But it gets translated by many as simply "control your spending." While that's certainly part of the equation, there's an equally important complement related to earning. I submit … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 137
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...]