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...]
Most Common Myths about Everyday Millionaires
When I was at FinCon (the financial media conference) last September I attended a speech by Chris Hogan, one of the professionals in Dave Ramsey's speakers' group. I don't know Chris, but have heard him on podcasts, liked what he had to say, and was excited to see him talk. It was a good presentation and I enjoyed it -- one of my favorites from the week. After his … [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...]
The Next Millionaire Next Door
When we were married in the early 90's, my new wife and I hatched a plan. We knew that time together would be scarce (we both worked and my hours were especially brutal) so the limited time we had we wanted to spend together. We also wanted to help other people and volunteer through our church. After asking several older and wiser people for their advice, we decided to … [Read more...]
How to Become a Millionaire Teacher
Shortly after I wrote the post noting how The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life was one of only a handful of books that could be a worthy candidate to break my list of the top five money books, I found another one that has possibilities. I first heard about Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have … [Read more...]
