Can You Retire Early?

I retired from corporate America at 48 years old after spending most of my working life doing what a lot … More

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

Save Money

“A penny saved is a penny earned” has to be one of the most misunderstood quotes in history. Most people—especially … 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

Invest in the Young, Reap a Lifetime of Riches

A lesson from my Father One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is the value of spending time with the … More

Retirement Stages

For those of you thinking about or just starting or soon to begin retirement , let me share my thoughts … 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

Treat Your Personal Finances Like a Business

“If you don’t know your numbers, you’re flying blind.” That’s a lesson I learned running a retail store—and it applies … More

The Illusion of Indifference: How the Wealthy Keep Their Edge

In our society, money is more than currency—it’s power, influence, and freedom. Yet, the way wealth is perceived can be … More