5 Takeaways from “Why “A” Students Work for “C” Students”
The book “Why “A” Students Work for “C” Students and “B” Students Work for the Government” is the best book I have ever read. It was written by Robert Kiyosaki, of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” fame. This book is hardcore in its approach. If you are not serious in your drive to become rich, this…
My Investment Circle
Creating your investment portfolio is an extremely personal affair. Only you know the amount of risk you can withstand. With that, I will show you how I choose to allocate my investments. Some may say that it is a little too conservative. That is okay. I grew up poor. I also don’t feel the need…
Why we decided to rent out room$$$
When I got stationed in Beaufort, SC back in 2012, our house in Yuma was underwater. This meant that it was worth less than we owed. Also, our mortgage payment was way higher than we could command in rent. So we decided it best that I go to South Carolina unaccompanied. Of course, when I…
Marine Corps Life #3
Being a Marine is one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on a human being. I will share my experiences via my pictures. Enjoy. These pictures were taken between 2007-2008 Join our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/231490384820780 Follow us on Pinterest at: Disclosure: I am not a financial advisor or money manager, and any…
Marriage Year in Review: 2008
Story: This year was crazy. I finally returned from my two-year unaccompanied tour in Japan. I returned in March and that is where we pick up the story. I came back as an E-6 or Staff Sergeant. I was eager to get into my job. Kris found an amazing house to rent, and it was…
Travel Blog #5: Temecula, CA
Part of having a successful marriage is creating experiences together. This blog’s purpose to reflect on great travels that helps us maintain a great marriage. I challenge other couples to do the same as well. If the number of pictures you have will not suffice, you may need to go create more experiences! Good Luck! …
Marine Corps Life #2
Being a Marine is one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on a human being. I will share my experiences via my pictures. Enjoy. These pictures were taken between 2002-2004 Join our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/231490384820780 Disclosure: I am not a financial advisor or money manager, and any knowledge is given as guidance…
Where love and money intersect
This could be the most dangerous intersection in the world. Many crashes have occurred on this intersection. How do you prevent yourself and your loved one from becoming victims of this terrible intersection? Well, let’s go over some of the steps you can take to get on the same page with each other. If you…
Food Blog #4: Pizza 1
Part of having a successful marriage is creating experiences together. This blog’s purpose to reflect on great food that helps us maintain a great marriage. I challenge other couples to do the same as well. If the number of pictures you have will not suffice, you may need to go create more experiences! Good Luck! …
Marine Corps Life #1
Being a Marine is one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on a human being. I will share my experiences via my pictures. Enjoy. These pictures were taken between June 1999 – Sept 2004 Join our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/231490384820780 Disclosure: I am not a financial advisor or money manager, and any knowledge…
Hurricane Sally and My Wife
It NEVER ceases to amaze us that whenever I get stationed away from my wife, something crazy happens soon after I leave. I recently left for Okinawa, Japan (August 2020). And sure enough, less than a month after I leave a major hurricane rocks Pensacola, Florida, and surrounding areas. Kris and the family made it…
5 Takeaways from “The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing”
“The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing” by Ken McElroy is more of a bible than a book. It is the authority on how to start out in the rental real estate market. I am going to reference this book many times in the future. I think that it also has value for the smaller level…
Travel Blog #4: Brooklyn, NY 2
Part of having a successful marriage is creating experiences together. This blog’s purpose to reflect on great travels that helps us maintain a great marriage. I challenge other couples to do the same as well. If the number of pictures you have will not suffice, you may need to go create more experiences! Good Luck! …
What is your financial independence number?
What is financial independence? Well, it has a different meaning for everyone. The Wikipedia definition is; Financial independence is the status of having enough income to pay one’s living expenses for the rest of one’s life without having to be employed or dependent on others. I tend to agree with this definition. There is the…
Travel Blog #3: Brooklyn, NY 1
Part of having a successful marriage is creating experiences together. This blog’s purpose to reflect on great travels that helps us maintain a great marriage. I challenge other couples to do the same as well. If the number of pictures you have will not suffice, you may need to go create more experiences! Good Luck! …
My Wife’s plan to retire at 45 years old
My wife joined the US workforce back in 2008, and she has worked every year since then. I am so excited for her to be able to retire at age 45 if she so chooses. That would give her 21 years of working in America. My wife does not have a traditional defined pension plan…
What we spend, save, and invest monthly, as a family of 4
I remember the day I decided to get married. It was in Helsinki, Finland back in 2006. I had no idea what to expect from a marriage. I know that my marriage wasn’t going to look like my parents, so what was it going to look like? I was okay with money, not to savvy,…
5 Takeaways from “Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing”
“Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing” is the third book in Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Series, after “Rich Dad Poor Dad” and “Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant”. More than the books before it, this book completely blew my mind. His concepts on business, income, cash flow, and becoming rich are over the top, in a good way.…
My Reading List September 2020
My reading list is growing out of control. The more I read, the more recommendations are added to my list. For the books that I have completed, be refer to my 5 Takeaways series, for a quick rundown of what I learned from those books. https://militaryfamilyinvesting.com/tag/5-takeaways/ I Will Teach you to be Rich – Ramit…
Front-Load your Life!
This article is as simple as can be. NOW is the time to start thinking as rich people think. TODAY is the day you need start to invest in the world as rich people would. And how do rich people invest in the world? They use earned income and business income to buy assets that…