5 Takeaways from “Ethereum”
“Ethereum” by Jack Mathew reads like a magazine for Information Technology (I.T.) coding or programming. That is to say that it is a tough read for us regular folks. However, I am glad I powered through it, and it was only 46 challenging pages. Ethereum is currently the second leading cryptocurrency, only trailing Bitcoin. I…
The Truth About Discretionary Income- You’ve Been Lied To
Do you remember those days when you would neatly budget all your money? You would know how much total income was coming into your household and measure that against your expenses? The resulting difference, if a positive number, was called discretionary income. Well, it was all a lie. All of it. Let’s start from the…
5 Takeaways from “How to Make a Living with Your Writing”
Can you make a living as a writer, especially if you didn’t go to college to be one? After reading the book “How to Make a Living With Your Writing” by Joanna Penn, I believe that you can. The key to writing for a living is creating multiple streams of income. Sounds familiar? I personally…
Advertising 103: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Choosing the appropriate advertising that suits your core audience can be difficult. The product you are selling can have a massive effect on the type of copy you will need to run to appeal to a particular group. So how do you get started? First, read Advertising 101 and Advertising 102, as they will give…
Retire on CryptoCurrency #1
Welcome to our new series tracking our progress on retiring on CryptoCurrency. I am brand new to this world (as of April 2021) and plan to go the distance. I don’t know the final amount we are aiming for but will have a better idea as we continue. We will be using our favorite Crypto…
Passive Income in CryptoCurrency
Today is an exhilarating day for me. I found another stream of passive income, and it comes in a unique package. I would have never thought that I would find my next passive income source in CrytpoCurrencies. What a world we live in today. This article will be short, but I wanted to post my…
Become a Real Estate Agent/Investor
Wouldn’t it be great to have the inside scoop on real estate deals happening near you? How would you like to save at least three percent on each real estate deal you close? How about having a team of investors ready to jump on board each of your projects? All this could be possible if…
Compounding: The 8th Wonder of the World
The seven wonders of the world are the most magnificent creations ever bestowed upon the Earth. I guess there are different versions of what people consider the seven wonders of the world. Here is an article I read about the new seven wonders. I like when the Grand Canyon is included in the list because…
Hustle in Your 20s and 30s, Enjoy Your 40s and 50s
This topic is going to be a tough sell to most people, especially young people. Somewhere along the lines, we started convincing young people that they shouldn’t even attempt to get their act together until age 25. By my calculations, that leaves seven years of wasted time between ages 18-25. I chose this topic specifically…
Strong Finances, Strong Marriage: 10 Steps to a Healthy, Wealthy Marriage
We always link marriage and finances together, whether for good or for bad. It is a lot easier to have a successful marriage when you have your finances in order than with messy finances. But how do you get to the point where you are entirely in control of your finances, and you can simply…
5 Takeaways from “Creating Income Streams”
We all would love to be retired and spending time with our loved ones. However, we have to build this life; life doesn’t create it for us. “Creating Income Streams” by Shaunta Grimes gives us many different income stream ideas that we can pursue. I love that this book because it is short. It gets…
Run a Profitable Dog Park… On Your Property
I am always looking for business ideas that require as little work as possible but with maximum profits. In “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert Kiyosaki said that the less work you do, the more money you make. This quote is not a nod to being lazy; it is a call to being smart. The logic…
Should You Buy Property in a Small City?
I was reading a great article on the 12 Cheapest Towns in America, and it got me thinking, should I invest in a small city? There are many advantages to buying or moving to a small town; the chief reason is housing prices. But is it a genuinely viable solution? Let’s explore. Why would anyone…
No Freakin’ Way I am Working Another 25 Years
Welcome to western world living. Here we are expected to spend our whole adult life in school and working, all the way to age 65. Well, I am going to be a rebel and refuse to play this game. How did I get to this point? I’ll explain. I am 40 years old and have…
Do I Need Lots of Money to Start Investing?
One of the common misconceptions I hear is that people think they need lots of money to start investing. Nothing could be further from the truth. Today, I will dispel this myth and also show you my humble beginnings. Hopefully, I will encourage you to start your investing journey today. Investing has never been easier…
5 Takeaways from “Bitcoin: Hard Money You Can’t F-CK With”
“Bitcoin: Hard Money You Can’t F-CK With” by Jason Williams is an in-your-face, no-holds-barred assault on why Bitcoin will be the next global reserve currency. For reference, the US Dollar is currently the global reserve currency. The US Dollar is involved in almost every international transaction that takes place. Because of this level of usage,…
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
Being debt-free is one of the best feelings in the world, especially as a family of four. Any family person knows that running a household, especially in America, can be super expensive. It is a blessing to be able to manage our home on cash flow alone. By the way, we have $800,000 of real…
Become Insanely Productive During the Magic Hours
When do you like to get most of your work done? Some people like to go to the gym first thing in the morning. Others want to wait until lunch or after work. Many wait until after dinner to go for a walk or run. Everybody is different, and life presents unique challenges along the…
Don’t Gamble Your Retirement Away 2
Well, it has been over two months since our first article in this series, and much has happened since then. The main takeaway from these two months is never to stop planning, preparing, and discussing your retirement plans. They are fluid and should dictate much of your actions on a day-to-day basis. First, let’s review…
20 Creative Ways to Make Money From Home
We all want to live the dream life, which is to make money from home. Not only that but to be entirely on our own schedule. Can this be done? Yes, it absolutely can be accomplished; however, there is one caveat—it’ll take hard work to get it done. When looking into my future, I knew…