I retired from corporate America at 48 years old after spending most of my working life doing what a lot … More
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Being wealthy is not how much you earn, it’s how much you keep in the end that counts.
That one sentence pretty much sums up my entire approach to budgeting. Most people think budgeting is about being cheap, … More
Tax Prep Time, A family Tradition because I learn something new every year
When “Provisional Income” Stopped Being Provisional How a 30-Year-Old Tax Rule Let Inflation Do the Dirty Work I’ve reached the … More
The Business Idea I Wish Existed When I Bought My First House
StraightTalk Property Review Services I’ve always thought there was a business hiding in plain sight for first-time and young homebuyers, … More
The S&P 500 always beats real estate. Really? Think again
My stockbroker said it with absolute confidence, the kind that tells you the conversation is already over. “The S&P 500 … More
Retired at 48 — The Long Game I Started at 17
Luck has nothing to do with it My Store https://www.ebay.com/str/consignfordesignhometreasures Retired from corporate America at 48… now at 69 I’m … More
A Real Estate Sales Agent
“Selling real estate without knowing construction is like selling a car without ever having driven one.” Before I start, I … More
Five Money Mistakes That Keep People Poor—And How to Avoid Them
“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” Managing money isn’t about how … More
How much is Big Money and Private Equity Secretly Controlling Our Lives?
As I sit here at 69, looking back over my life, I can’t help but ask: When did the world … More
Rethinking the Frustrations of Buying and Selling Homes
Buying or selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people make. Yet, for many, it … More