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Millionaire Interview Update 43

October 23, 2023 By ESI 23 Comments

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 am 30 years old. I am not … [Read more...]

Financial Seminars in The Villages, Part 2

October 19, 2023 By ESI 8 Comments

Last time I started a three-part series on financial seminars I’ve gone to in The Villages, Florida. In case you missed that one, you can catch up by reading Financial Seminars in The Villages. Today I’ll just cover one event…and it’s a doozy! It’s the largest one of these I’ve ever been to…and probably the largest I’ll ever attend. Let’s get started… Villages … [Read more...]

Millionaire Interview Update 42

October 16, 2023 By ESI 9 Comments

Financial Seminars in The Villages

October 12, 2023 By ESI 13 Comments

Those of you who have been reading ESI Money for some time know I have developed a problem. You see, I’m addicted to financial seminars. You know, the kind where you get an invitation to a swanky restaurant to hear someone talk about a financial topic so important that all your wealth may depend on what they say? At least that’s how they make it seem. In reality it’s a … [Read more...]

Millionaire Interview Update 41

October 9, 2023 By ESI 6 Comments

Retirement Interview 52

October 5, 2023 By ESI 27 Comments

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 June. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... GENERAL … [Read more...]

Millionaire Interview 373

October 2, 2023 By ESI 11 Comments

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 May. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old are … [Read more...]

Retirement Interview 51

September 28, 2023 By ESI 12 Comments

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 May. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... GENERAL OVERVIEW How … [Read more...]

Retirement Interview 50, Part 2

September 25, 2023 By ESI 11 Comments

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 September. This is part two of the interview. If you missed the first part, check out Retirement Interview 50 to catch up … [Read more...]

Retirement Interview 50

September 21, 2023 By ESI 15 Comments

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 September. This guy is long-winded so we’re going to split his interview up into two parts. Hopefully he doesn’t bore you … [Read more...]