As I noted in my last retirement update post, I have now passed five years in retirement. I think this is a good time to look back and reflect on that time and what I've learned about retirement. I have about a million thoughts on the subject, but since it's been five years and because I like to focus on the biggest items with the most impact, I'm limiting my thoughts to … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Millionaire Interview 282
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. This interview took place in August. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old … [Read more...]
The New Rules of Retirement, Conclusion
Today we conclude our review of The New Rules of Retirement: Strategies for a Secure Future. As usual, I'll be sharing some thoughts from the book as well as my opinions on what they say. We've already covered the book's introduction, threats to income and controlling spending, and securing and maximizing guaranteed lifetime income so if you haven't read those yet you … [Read more...]
Retirement Interview 31
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. This interview was conducted in July. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... GENERAL … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 281
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. This interview took place in August. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old … [Read more...]
The New Rules of Retirement, Securing and Maximizing Guaranteed Lifetime Income
Today we continue our review of The New Rules of Retirement: Strategies for a Secure Future. As usual, I'll be sharing some thoughts from the book as well as my opinions on what they say. We've already covered the book's introduction as well as threats to income and controlling spending so if you haven't read those yet you should probably check it out before you read this … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview Update 14
Today I have an update for you from a previous millionaire interview. I'm letting three years pass from the initial interviews to the updates, so if you've been interviewed, I'll be in touch. ;) This update was submitted in July. As usual, my questions are in bold italics and their responses follow... OVERVIEW How old are you? I will be 56 in October of this … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 280
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. This interview took place in August. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old … [Read more...]
Answering Crazy Questions and Comments
When I announced that I was getting rid of Saturday posts, one reader commented as follows: Awesome! Although I kinda miss your ‘rant Saturdays’, it is great to hear how happy you are and how removed you are from that work life. Hahahaha! Never fear! I'm not giving up rant posts -- just doing them during the week instead of on Saturdays. Today's rant post focuses on … [Read more...]
The Sixth Million is the Easiest
Hahaha. I couldn't resist on the title for this one. But once again, compounding has shown us its massive power and I simply needed a way to emphasize that. Let me explain... The First Million is the Hardest Several years ago I wrote a post titled The First Million is the Hardest. The introduction to that post started with this: Some say that hitting your first … [Read more...]
