I have been a life-long learner. Even as a young boy, I read quite a lot (mostly fiction) and enjoyed learning new things. As I got older I went to college and then graduate school which involved lots of learning, of course. But instead of stopping there, I kept reading both books and magazines, especially on personal finance and topics related to my … [Read more...]
The Seven Steps to Discovering a Great Retirement
Well, we may have a new contender for "best retirement book"! For years I have recommended How Much Money Do I Need to Retire? as my top retirement book. It's an awesome book and one of the handful that I've ever read 3+ times. The book made my list of the only five money books anyone needs to read -- it's that good. Plus I know the author personally. He's a very … [Read more...]
Money Lessons from Failure, Part 2
Today we're going to continue sharing thoughts from How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life, a book that I recently read and loved. If you missed the first post in this series, check out Money Lessons from Failure, Part 1. We covered the first three (quite interesting) points in that post. So now let's pick it up now where we … [Read more...]
Money Lessons from Failure, Part 1
I've been reading a lot lately now that I have a couple extra hours each day (since selling Rockstar Finance). One book that I've enjoyed immensely is How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life. It's written by Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert. I think it's supposed to be a self-help/advice/success book but it's difficult to … [Read more...]
Defining Retirement
Wow, we have had quite a run recently. It seems there's just one great money book after another these days! It started last fall with the release of The Next Millionaire Next Door I covered this book in several posts including: The Next Millionaire Next Door The Characteristics of Successful Investors Self-Reflection: A Critical Step Before … [Read more...]
Frugalwoods: Finding Fun and Fulfillment in Frugality
I have shared several times that I walk a lot every day (it's one of the perks of retirement!). Last year I averaged just under 17k steps a day. I want to do the same (or better) this year. To get this many steps I usually walk several times a day including: After my workout, I take the long way home. By the time I reach our house I have about 10k steps for the … [Read more...]
Top Money Books Millionaires Read
Today we continue reviewing information from my first 100 millionaire interviews. We've already covered several topics including the numbers detailing their successes, 13 surprising facts about millionaires, millionaire wealth stories, and millionaire investing strategies. We're going to add to these by discussing books that have had the most impact on … [Read more...]
How to Become Financially Free
This past summer I spent some time with Grant Sabatier, the founder of Millennial Money. I must say, I was impressed, something that's not easy to do with me. We chatted about his book that was to come out in February and he gave me a copy. I read it over the next several days and then had to sit on it for a few months until it released -- which is now … [Read more...]
The Characteristics of Successful Investors
I think most ESI Money readers know I'm a big fan of The Millionaire Next Door (it's on my list of the only five money books anyone needs to read). In case this is new news to you, the reason I'm a fan was that I read it as a younger man, did what it advised, and became wealthy as a result. Pretty simple. Some of you may know as well that the book's author, Dr. Thomas … [Read more...]
The Nine Principles of Leverage
Today I have a treat for you. My friend, Todd Tresidder, from the site Financial Mentor, is letting me publish an excerpt from his new book The Leverage Equation: How to Work Less, Make More, and Cut 30 Years Off Your Retirement Plan. In case you recognize Todd's name, it's probably from making my list of the only five money books you need to read. He's the author of How … [Read more...]
