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...]
Archives for July 2022
Millionaire Interview Update 25
Today I have two updates for you from previous millionaire interviews. I'm letting three years pass from the initial interviews to the updates, so if you've been interviewed, I'll be in touch. ;) These updates were submitted in March and April. As usual, my questions are in bold italics and their responses follow... OVERVIEW How old are you? I am 55, my wife is 56 … [Read more...]
Retirement Interview 34, Part 2
Here’s part two of a retirement interview I posted a couple weeks ago. In case you missed it, check out Retirement Interview 34, Part 1. This interview was conducted in April. Today's post is a detailed answer to the question "How was the adjustment, especially the first few months after retirement?" The interviewee takes us on a step-by-step process that I think you … [Read more...]
Sea Story: “You Want HOW Much for that Stamp?!?”
In case you missed it, today is Independence Day in America. Happy birthday, U.S.A.! Like I did at Memorial Day, I'm featuring a post written by Doug Nordman, a FIRE old-timer who retired many years ago from the Navy. (If you missed that post, see Sea Story: Looking for an Engineer in All the Wrong Places). If you want to learn more about Doug, you can read his short … [Read more...]
Independence Day 2022 Giveaway
It's a holiday weekend, so what better time than now to have a giveaway? I have $250 in Amazon egift cards to give away today in celebration of Independence Day! I'm giving away five $50 egift cards from Amazon. Here are the details of the giveaway: I'll be giving away $250 in Amazon egift cards as noted above -- one card per winner, total of 5 winners. To … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 52
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. This interview took place in April. With … [Read more...]