Tag: books

  • 5 Takeaways from “Work, Retire, Repeat”

    5 Takeaways from “Work, Retire, Repeat”

    “Work, Retire, Repeat” by Teresa Ghilarducci discusses the problems facing older people in the workforce and during retirement. From the outside, working into your 70s or 80s may sound like good financial advice, but it usually does not play out that way. Mrs. Ghilarducci presents an argument that defies the current “work longer” model that…

  • The Robots Are Coming: Time to Start a People-Focused Business

    The Robots Are Coming: Time to Start a People-Focused Business

    Your job may be coming to an end soon. In fact, most humans may not be working a job in 50 years. The laws of corporate profits dictate that companies reduce costs to maintain profits. For many companies, human capital (us) is their highest expense. And with some fast food workers in California now being…

  • 5 Takeaways from “How to Day Trade for a Living”

    5 Takeaways from “How to Day Trade for a Living”

    “How to Day Trade for a Living” by Andrew Aziz is a powerful look into the world of day trading. Although I do not aim to become a day trader, I can transfer many essential skills to my love of options trading. Day trading is a brutal profession that can destroy most people who try…

  • 5 Takeaways from “My Money My Way”

    5 Takeaways from “My Money My Way”

    “My Money My Way” by Kumiko Love is a step-by-step guide on how to turn your financial (and emotional) life around. This book does a beautiful job of talking about the psychology of money. Changing money habits without understanding why we developed them is almost impossible. Money is only a tool we use to achieve…

  • 5 Takeaways from “The Options Wheel Strategy”

    5 Takeaways from “The Options Wheel Strategy”

    “The Options Wheel Strategy” by Freeman Publications covers the cycle of using cash-secured puts and covered calls together. I have personally used this strategy to some extent. The book details the options wheel, selecting the right stocks, and positioning your wheel alongside your more extensive portfolio. After using the wheel for six months, I am…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens”

    5 Takeaways from “Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens”

    “Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens” by Robert Kiyosaki is more of the same Kiyoaski goodness, but this time focused on a younger generation. Robert Kiyosaki is my favorite author by a long shot, and you don’t have to twist my arm to read more of his books. This book further expands on the lessons…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Rich Kid Smart Kid”

    5 Takeaways from “Rich Kid Smart Kid”

    “Rich Kid Smart Kid” by Robert Kiyosaki is a masterclass on how parents can raise financially literate kids who can thrive in the information age. It’s no secret that Robert Kiyosaki is my favorite author, so it was my destiny to love this book from the start. It also happens that my kids are presently…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Smart Money Smart Kids”

    5 Takeaways from “Smart Money Smart Kids”

    “Smart Money Smart Kids” by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze is a masterclass in raising smart money kids. My boys are 17 and 12, so this book is what I need to help my family learn good money habits at this crucial age. Raising money-smart kids isn’t about perfection from parents or children. It is…

  • 5 Takeaways from “The Multi-Family Millionaire, Volume II”

    5 Takeaways from “The Multi-Family Millionaire, Volume II”

    “The Multi-Family Millionaire, Volume II,” by Brandon Turner and Brian Murray, takes a deeper dive into finding, evaluating, underwriting, and funding multifamily properties. You may not be interested in buying a multifamily property right now, but this book is still a must-read. This book gives you the inside scoop on how to purchase multi-family property…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Mean Reversion Trading”

    5 Takeaways from “Mean Reversion Trading”

    “Mean Reversion Trading” by Nishant Pant is a deep dive into the world of options trading. I am new to the options trading scene, and this book provided a lot of information I needed. Trading options can be quite lucrative; however, you must balance fear and greed daily. You can use a hefty amount of…

  • Happy Cash Flow Retirement 10

    Happy Cash Flow Retirement 10

    Another day, another dollar; better yet, another passive income dollar. In two weeks, I am retiring from the Marine Corps after 24 years of service. I have never been more excited in my life because this is the result of hard work and planning. I have wanted this outcome since I began writing about passive…

  • Turn Your Articles into eBooks: Create Even More Passive Income

    Turn Your Articles into eBooks: Create Even More Passive Income

    I started my writing career as a blogger in June 2020. I thought my content would draw the masses within six months of starting my online presence. If you ever started anything online, you’ll know this was wishful thinking. It takes a good while to carve out a nice piece of real estate on the…

  • Create an eBook Series for Passive Income 2

    Create an eBook Series for Passive Income 2

    There has never been a better time to become a writer. You can write, edit, publish, and market your words all by yourself. But what is the best way to reach your target audience? Today, I want to explore a few ways you can build a loyal audience while creating passive income for your future.…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Gen F’d”

    5 Takeaways from “Gen F’d”

    “Gen F’d: How Young Australians Can Reclaim Their Futures” by Alison Pennington looks at how Generation Z and younger Millennials can regain control of their lives. I’ll admit that the author and I share different economic views; I consider myself a capitalist. However, I did work for the government for 24 years and had a…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Debt: The First 5,000 Years”

    5 Takeaways from “Debt: The First 5,000 Years”

    “Debt: The First 5,000 Years” by David Graeber is a generational must-read book for anyone serious about learning the truth about money. This book has changed my view on debt, relationships, money, monetary policy, wars, and capitalism. It is a massive book, clocking in at over 700 pages. However, it is worth the read. It…

  • My Five Year Plan for My Book Business: I’m Creating a Passive Income Machine

    My Five Year Plan for My Book Business: I’m Creating a Passive Income Machine

    I have 930 books on Amazon. Yes, they are high-content books with words and pictures. I published my first book in January 2021 (today is June 19, 2023). When I first started, I aimed to create 1,000 books on Amazon. Well, now I don’t have an end goal because I plan to write until the…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Credit Spread Options for Beginners”

    5 Takeaways from “Credit Spread Options for Beginners”

    “Credit Spread Options for Beginners” by Freeman Publications simplifies the complex world of options trading.  In particular, it covers Net Credit Spread options that are more advanced than selling covered calls and cash-secured puts. Selling covered calls and cash-secured puts requires a level-one options account from your brokerage.  I acquired a level-one account and traded…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Living on Almost Nothing”

    5 Takeaways from “Living on Almost Nothing”

    “Living on Almost Nothing” by Amber Storck is a book about living “beyond” what you would consider frugal. However, her advice is necessary in today’s economy and world climate. The author starts by giving us her work history and how she bought a home in Arizona in cash.  Next, she details how she saves money…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Scale”

    5 Takeaways from “Scale”

    “Scale: A Successful Agent’s Guide to Leveling Up a Real Estate Business” by David Greene is book three in the Top-Producing Real Estate Agent Series. Luckily, I have finished all three books in the series (Sold, Skill). At its heart, Scale is a leadership manual. You can use this book for any profession where you…

  • 5 Takeaways from “Walk Yourself Wealthy”

    5 Takeaways from “Walk Yourself Wealthy”

    “Walk Yourself Wealthy” by Dominic Hodgson is the ultimate guide to running an elite dog-walking business. I chose this book because I have a dog, am retiring, and want to stay in shape. Therefore, perhaps dog walking is something I can do in my spare time. Dog walking is a business. As such, you can…