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. My questions are in bold italics and his responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how … [Read more...]
Nine Investing Strategies Millionaires Use to Accumulate Wealth
Today we continue to review the findings from my first 100 millionaire interviews. Before we proceed, let me know if you'd like to do a millionaire interview. I'm always looking for more millionaires to learn from. To get everyone on the same page, here are the posts we've already done regarding the first 100: Findings from 100 Millionaire Interviews: The Numbers … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 46
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. If you’d like to be considered for an … [Read more...]
Simple Money Resolutions the ESI Way (And 30 Days to Great Finances!)
I am a New Year's resolutions guy. For the past 20+ years or so I have set goals at the beginning of each year, then spent the next 365 days working towards them. I adjust along the way as needed. Some get added and some eliminated, but I'd say a good 80% of those initial goals get accomplished in some form over the next year. This system has been very kind to me. … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 45
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. If you’d like to be considered for an … [Read more...]
Top 10 Posts from 2018
I love this time of year. To me it's rewarding to look back and see how much has been accomplished over the past year. It's also a great time to dream for the next year and make plans to achieve those dreams. The dreaming part is for another post (likely in January). For now we'll look back and review some great posts from 2018. I know there are many new readers … [Read more...]
How to Get a Career Award
In How to Ask for a Raise, I listed "after you get an award" as one of the best times to ask for a raise. I also promised to write more on the issue. Consider this post the fulfillment of that promise. :) Saying that someone should "get an award" sounds easy, but it leaves a ton of questions. The most obvious is, "How do I get an award?" Well, I happen to have some … [Read more...]
ESI Scale Interview 44
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. If you’d like to be considered for an … [Read more...]
Top Money Books Worth Considering
There's something inherently difficult in having a "top ____" list/set/group/etc. Yes, they are full of great "whatever you're ranking", but each list is also very limiting. For instance, the famous Top Ten list. Good stuff, right? Of course. But what about #11? So close to the top and yet left out in the cold. Is #10 really that much better than #11? Probably … [Read more...]
How Do You Define Net Worth?
After our fun discussion about whether to pay off a mortgage or invest first, I thought a nice follow-up would be to chat about another topic with advocates on two sides. So today I'd like to address the subject of how to calculate net worth. Specifically here's the question I'd like us to address (this is the summary -- there are more questions at the end): Do you … [Read more...]
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