Author: kingmarine
To Be Truly Free 2: You’ll Need $20,000 a Month in Passive Income
My article “To Be Truly Free: You’ll Need $20,000/Month in Passive Income” is consistently one of my most read articles. People love to debate that they can live on much less money than this. Okay, I’ll bite. I can admit that I can live an extraordinary life at $8,000/month of passive income. I already have…
Home Buying for the Average Person: The Window is Closing
You will not like this article because it will be a truth pill. I can’t sugarcoat the situation any longer—homeownership for the average person is out of reach. It’s over. Only those people who go above and beyond will be able to afford homes and live the American dream. Let’s be clear; this is also…
Inflation Ate My Paycheck 104: Create Infinite Dividends
I always write about using dividends (and passive income) to beat inflation and live your best life. By making more money passively, you’ll be able to become your best self, and your relationships will begin to prosper. But many people get the purpose of stock market investing wrong. They look to the stock market as…
5 Takeaways from “Book Cover Design Secrets”
“Book Cover Design Secrets You Can Use to Sell More Books” by Derek Murphy is a how-to guide for authors. Most experts tell authors not to publish their own book covers because they make many rookie mistakes. However, you can save a lot of money by learning to create your own covers. This book gives…
Investing for Interest 107: Series “I” Bonds For You and I
This year will be a challenging time for both savers and investors. The bond markets predict a recession, and the stock market is already pricing in the effects of inflation, high-interest rates, and limited commodities. We can’t speak with certainty about what will happen in the next one or two years, so we must hedge…
Your Dream Job: Find It or Create It!
We all want to contribute to the world and work for an organization that recognizes our contributions. This is especially true for the younger generations. I have been a US Marine for 23 years and enjoyed my time in the service. I made a difference in thousands of men’s and women’s lives. However, things begin…
From Dirt to Dividends 4: Use Community Farming & Mortgage REITs to Supplement Your Homestead
Just because we are off on our homestead doesn’t mean we have to be alone. In fact, homesteading is all about community and teamwork. Welcome back to the From Dirt to Dividends series (part 1, part 2, part 3), where we discuss moving away while becoming rich. Today, I will explain how we can use…
5 Takeaways from “Composting for Beginners”
“Composting for Beginners” by Bradley Gray is a must-read for us, soon-to-be homestead farmers and gardeners. I’ll admit I tried to create a compost pile a couple of years ago. It went fine, but I should have read this book first. Composting is any organic matter undergoing or that has undergone decomposition or decay. The…
Art Edition- The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever 2!
INTRODUCTION 00 000 The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever 2! FINANCIAL MINDSET 01 001 A High-Value Person: Passively Earns $100,000 Annually 01 002 A Child’s First Book on Passive Income 01 003 Are Fitness & Finance Correlated? 01 004 Become a Lifelong Learner. Become Rich. 01 005 Become CEO of Yourself 2 01 006…
Crypto Investing 103: Avoiding FOMO At All Costs
Social investing is all the rage nowadays. People post their thoughts, strategies, and wins all over social media—gaining considerable followings in the process. As a new investor, you begin to know, like, and trust these influencers. However, you must avoid the temptation to invest in something only because of someone else’s recommendation. This is a…
5 Takeaways from “From Paycheck to Purpose”
“From Paycheck to Purpose” by Ken Coleman takes us on a deep dive into how to find our dream job. I am not looking for another job after finishing my military career, but I found the book very insightful and helpful. Even if you plan to become a content creator or entrepreneur, this book has…
Mother’s Happy Cash Flow Retirement
We all love our moms, and we want them to lead wonderful lives into their later years. However, many of our moms grew up without the financial education and opportunities to get ahead before retirement. Many of our mothers depend on social security to get by every month. If you asked them about their dream…
Struggle-Mania: 12 Reasons Why You Love Being Broke
Being broke, having no money, and living paycheck-to-paycheck must be an amazing experience! Why do I say this? Because so many people are making a choice to live this way. That’s the only reason I see why people born in the land of opportunity (USA) live in poverty or below the middle class. Here we…
Building an Audience 101: Know, Like & Trust
To be successful in any business involves building an audience. Think of life as a massive sales funnel, where the world is at the top of the funnel. The bottom of the funnel is where you make a sale to a customer. From the initial contact you make with a cold lead (random person) to…
Fundrise vs. USDC: Which Alternative Investment is Worth Your Money?
I am a massive fan of stock market investing for the average person. Investing in the stock market for capital gains, dividends, and income are great ways to build and maintain wealth. However, we shouldn’t tie up all our money in the stock market. When there is a downturn in the stock market, we need…
From Dirt to Dividends 3: Use Insects and Business Development Companies to Supplement Your Homestead
Do you want to spend your retirement in a major metropolitan city with smog, cars, noise, and rude people? I sure as heck don’t. That’s why I am planning my escape from the city now. However, just because I plan to retire to a homestead doesn’t mean that I will be broke. In fact, I…
How We Plan to Retire on Dividends 3
I am six months closer to retirement since I published the last article in this series. My dividend portfolio is a shining example of what can happen when you decide to focus on something truly. I am (with my lovely wife, of course) going to achieve $1,000 in dividends this month. Now, let’s take a…
5 Takeaways from “All Your Worth”
“All Your Worth” by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi (her daughter) is my favorite book outside of Robert Kiyosaki’s offerings. If I had read this book in 2006, I would be much further ahead financially today. But there is no point crying over spilled milk. In the future, I will recommend this book to…
Dividends vs. Social Security
If you are under 50, don’t fall for the social security trap. You still have time to save yourself and build a fantastic retirement. “What is this trap?” you ask. If you are planning for social security to be your primary source of retirement income, you are in the deadliest trap of them all. You…
Happy Cash Flow Retirement 7
Are you feeling happy today? Happiness is not a feeling that we should chase. Instead, we should set the groundwork for happiness to appear via contentment and satisfaction. Our two biggest barriers to happiness are relationships and finances (love & money). However, most people don’t study these two resources at all. In fact, they wonder…
