Today we continue my "interview" with one of my Millionaire Money Mentors who detailed his journey into retirement. If you missed the first post in this series, check out Retirement Countdown Interview 3, Part 1. If you're getting close to retirement, actively working on several steps in that process, and interested in doing an interview, please drop me a note. Now … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2022
Retirement Countdown Interview 3, Part 1
The following is my third "interview" with a someone planning on going through retirement. I put "interview" in quotes because like the first two in this series, it's not a traditional interview. It's a person from the Millionaire Money Mentors telling their story. That said, I do hope to make Retirement Countdown Interviews a thing, so if you're getting close to … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 318
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 April. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old … [Read more...]
10 Guidelines for Stealth Wealth
We have discussed stealth wealth in detail in the Millionaire Money Mentors (MMM) forums. For those unaware of what "stealth wealth" is, it's simply not flaunting your money (spending mainly) so that anyone watching your activities might perceive you to be rich. It means "flying under the radar" with your wealth so you can live as you like, unencumbered by the pressures … [Read more...]
The Villages: Overview and Cost of Living
Most of you reading this know that my wife, my dad, and I spent 2.5 months this past winter living in The Villages. For details on that time as well as my review of The Villages, see Thoughts on The Villages, Florida, and Snowbirding, Part 1, Thoughts on The Villages, Florida, and Snowbirding, Part 2, Thoughts on The Villages, Florida, and Snowbirding, Part 3, and Review of … [Read more...]
Six Figure Interview 22
Today we have our latest interview with a reader who has grown their income to at least $100,000 annually. If you're interested in participating in this series, please drop me a note. This interview took place in April. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... Tell us a bit about yourself. I am 59 years old, … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview Update 26
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 April. As usual, my questions are in bold italics and their responses follow... OVERVIEW How old are you? I’m 46 and my wife is 48. We’ve … [Read more...]
Longevity and the New Journey of Retirement
Here's a new study out about older Americans, lifestyles, retirement, and such. It's from Edward D. Jones, Age Wave, and The Harris Poll. It's full of interesting data. Here's a summary: Edward Jones and Age Wave initially joined forces in 2019 to explore people’s hopes, dreams, and concerns in retirement. Together with The Harris Poll, we conducted a groundbreaking … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 317
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 April. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 316
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 April. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old … [Read more...]