I recently finished reading Retirement Starts Today by Benjamin Brandt. Overall I think it's a solid read. I wouldn't put it among the best retirement books I've ever read, but it does make one GREAT point: you need to actively plan for and practice your retirement life before you retire. There are plenty of retirement books that focus almost entirely on the financial side … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2026
10 Things People Love About Working (That They Want to Keep in Retirement)
In 2026 I hit a milestone that seemed like a distant, foggy dream back in my corporate days: the ten-year anniversary of my retirement. If you want to go to the beginning and get the details on that blessed event, check out I Retired! There are some fond memories for me in that post! Anyway, my plan to celebrate this momentous occasion is to write several "10 Things" posts … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview Update 77
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 March. As usual, my questions are in bold italics and their responses follow… OVERVIEW How old are you? I am 53, and my spouse is … [Read more...]
Math Hacks to Help With Spending Decisions
One of the absolute best parts of managing ESI Money and the Millionaire Money Mentors forums is the incredible community that has formed around them. Over the years, some of our interviewees have gone from voices on a page to personal friends and invaluable mentors to others in the community. Today’s guest author is exactly that. Millionaire Interviewee 18 (MI-18) was one … [Read more...]
More on Retirement Spending
Today we’re going to continue sharing thoughts from the book How to Retire by Christine Benz. It’s a great book which I highly recommend. And as with the last article, I’ll be giving away a copy of the book at the end of this post. We’ve already posted on this book as follows: How to Retire Planning for Retirement Strong Relationships Make a Successful … [Read more...]
10 Things People Hate About Working (That Retirement Fixes)
In 2026 I hit a milestone that seemed like a distant, foggy dream back in my corporate days: the ten-year anniversary of my retirement. If you want to go to the beginning and get the details on that blessed event, check out I Retired! There are some fond memories for me in that post! Anyway, my plan to celebrate this momentous occasion is to write several "10 Things" posts … [Read more...]
Everything You Want to Know About Retirement Spending
Today we’re going to continue sharing thoughts from the book How to Retire by Christine Benz. It’s a great book which I highly recommend. And as with the last article, I’ll be giving away a copy of the book at the end of this post. We’ve already posted on this book as follows: How to Retire Planning for Retirement Strong Relationships Make a Successful … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 470, part 2
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 March. It’s a long one (which I love!) so I’m breaking it into two separate posts. If you missed part … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Social Security
Today we’re going to continue sharing thoughts from the book How to Retire by Christine Benz. It’s a great book which I highly recommend. And as with the last article, I’ll be giving away a copy of the book at the end of this post. We’ve already posted on this book as follows: How to Retire Planning for Retirement Strong Relationships Make a Successful … [Read more...]
Millionaire Interview 470
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 March. It’s a long one (which I love!) so I’ll be breaking it into two separate posts. My questions are … [Read more...]
