I’ve been focused on educating readers about investing and I will continue to do so. Sharing what I’ve learned through studying, research and my own experiences. But learning about something is only as useful to you as being able to apply it in the real world. For people who are not currently investing, it’s like […]
Thomas Corley, the author of Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals, spent five years studying the activities of wealthy people. During his research, Corley discovered an interesting common denominator shared by the 177 self-made millionaires in his study. A striking hallmark of the extremely wealthy was the conscious effort they put into […]
It’s been a tough year. Maybe you’re in debt. Or you’re about to be. Maybe you’ve been in debt for a while and things are getting worse. It’s tempting to think a side hustle will help. And it could, as long as you don’t go into more debt to start it. If you need a […]
Many people are interested in becoming a freelancer these days, and it makes sense when you think about the possibilities and freedoms. For example: Of course, freelancing is not all glamorous and can be tough to initially break into the job market. There are tons of people just like you who have the same interest […]
Free stuff! Woohoo! Who doesn’t love free stuff?! It almost seems like you can get something free anywhere you turn these days. That’s because people don’t hesitate to accept something for free, where they’ll be reluctant to pay for it. However, free giveaways aren’t always great. It’s no surprise that the threshold for saying “yes” […]
I know. I’m weird. I love numbers. But maybe not so weird after all, if it helps you reach FIRE faster. You know. FIRE. Financial Independence, Retire Early? How Far Away Is Your FIRE Point Now? In “How Soon Can You Reach Your Personal FIRE Point?” I show a table that lets you figure out […]
PSSST! WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? The Dirty Little Secret about Money Research proves money CAN buy happiness… “You may never be rich,” said my dad, “but once you become a tenured professor, you’ll be comfortable.” I was in my early 20s, just graduated with a bachelor of science in physics and math, about to start my graduate studies in physics, and wondering how […]
How to Manage Your Risks and When to Avoid Them Altogether In an excellent primer on the drawbacks of real estate investing, Ben Le Fort makes the case that “real estate is the most overrated asset in history.” Why You Should Consider Real Estate Investing However, there are good reasons why people swear by real […]
Why You May Be Pursuing FIRE “You’re not the boss of me!” You can almost see the defiant 5-year-old trying to establish his independence. You can probably still feel that way deep inside where your childhood self lives. Especially when your boss tells you to… stay late on an evening where you set a date […]