Tag: Financial Independence
Inflation Ate My Paycheck 102: 10 Creative Ways to Beat Inflation
Hopefully, you can see my cover art for my Inflation Ate My Paycheck series (101). It is a purple dragon who I choose to represent inflation. And boy, is he hungry. We are experiencing runaway inflation for the first time since the 1980s. Let me be clear—you can’t passively beat inflation. You will have to…
Financial Independence 104: What is Financial Independence?
It has been 15 months since I last updated the Financial Independence 101 series (101, 102, 103), and wow, has a lot happened over this period. For ordinary people, 15 months doesn’t seem like much time. For those seeking financial independence, 15 months is a lifetime. Why the disparity? Financial Independence seekers leverage every minute…
Crypto Investing 101: What Type of Investor Are You?
Investing is a very personal endeavor driven by your personality, goals, and ability to handle pressure. There are many types of investing techniques that can suit your persona. Some types of investing are real estate, dividends, capital gains, content creation, automated business, physical business, e*commerce, bonds/interest, collectibles, and cryptocurrencies. Of these strategies, cryptocurrencies may be…
5 Takeaways from “Apartment Gardening”
“Apartment Gardening” by Garard White presents city-dwellers with the information we need to create a small garden. With inflation over 8%, there has never been a better time to grow your own food. There are other benefits to having a small garden, such as better health, relaxation, soothing work, income, and being productive. You don’t…
Real Estate Investing in Your 60s
I don’t want to be doing much work in my 60s. Hopefully, I retired in my late 40s, enjoyed my 50s, and I can build generational wealth in my 60s. That’s the plan currently. So, we spent our 50s deleveraging our assets and converting them into REITs or other passive real estate securities. In our…
Easter -Nest- Eggs: Build a Dividend Growth Nest Egg
I used to love searching for easter eggs during the Easter Season. My mom would lay out many eggs around the yard or church, and we would run around looking for candy-filled eggs. Childhood memories bring us these incredible feelings of joy and happiness. I am grateful to my parents for ensuring we had moments…
Retirement Planning for the Average Person 3
I can’t believe that it’s been six months since the last article in the Retirement Planning for the Average Person Series (part 1, part 2). I really need to try to get these out every couple of months because they are one of my favorite series on the PDF side. On the Kindle Unlimited side,…
Happiness Isn’t Free 2: Pursue Money for Freedom Not Happiness
Can money make you happy? This is the age-old question that almost everyone has to contemplate. If you got a million dollars tomorrow, would you be happy? Sure, you would be happy at the moment, but would that “happiness” last for the next 10, 20, 30 years? For some, it would, but the thrill of…
Emergency Escape: Build a High-Yield Emergency Fund
Building an emergency fund is one of the most critical aspects of creating a financially secure lifestyle. Sadly, most Americans do not have $1,000 in savings to cover a minor emergency. Today, I want to cover some reasons to have an emergency fund and how we can use our emergency fund as an investment vehicle.…
It’s Raining Money: How Dividends Can Change Your Life
I’m about three months away from hitting my third anniversary as a dividend investor. I have had many experiences in my life (especially as a US Marine for 23 years), but none are as transformative as dividend investing. Today, I want to talk through some of my experiences with dividend investing, how it’s changed my…
The Metaverse 112: Artificial Love in the Metaverse
“Cherry 2000” (iTunes Link) is one of my favorite movies of all time. It was released in 1987 and starred Melanie Griffth. The movie is about a man who falls in love with a female robot. The robot breaks down, and he travels to the end of the world to find a part to repair…
Web Edition- The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever 2!
Links to all 312 Chapters in “The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever 2!” Amazon charges me for the size of the book—thus the ebook edition is $40. If you prefer that version, you can buy it here. Enjoy! Web Edition INTRODUCTION 00 000 The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever 2! FINANCIAL MINDSET 01…
Blue Yield: The Magic of High-Yield Blue Chip Stocks
Income investing is my favorite way to interact with the stock market. I enjoy finding great high-yield products at a discount. When I buy these securities on sale, my dividend yield (income) increases. However, most people will not become income investors. The average person will invest in low-fee index funds, leading to massive gains but…
5 Takeaways from “Turo, The Modern Side Hustle”
“Turo, The Modern Side Hustle” by Jaziah Mallet and Michael Johnson is a topic that I am very interested in studying. I have written about renting out your personal vehicle in many articles previously, so I am eager to dig deeper. Luckily, this book performs a deep dive into a short book, my favorite types…
Real Estate Investing in Your 50s
Real estate investing can become a significant income stream for you and your family. Every month, you’ll get a nice stack of cash flow to help with expenses and other luxuries. However, real estate investing isn’t always passive. Trust me; I own three homes, and they all go through periods where they need some TLC…
Retire Rich, Retire Comfortable with a Business 3
My my how time flies. I cannot believe I am back again with another episode of the Retire Rich, Retire Comfortable with a Business series. This series captures all of my business-related articles over the last six months. This article is the start of Signature Series 3. Signature Series 1 is available on Kindle Unlimited…
5 Takeaways from “Shipping Container Homes”
“Shipping Container Homes” by Louis Meier speaks to a growing niche of people looking for alternative housing. With housing prices soaring, it’s no wonder people are looking for different ways to live the American dream. I have worked out of shipping containers for most of my 23-year military career, so I can vouch for their…
Income Portfolio vs. USDC: The Battle for 9%
Investing is about getting a return on your investment, therefore ensuring the velocity of money, compounding, time, and intellect all work in your favor. The more you learn, study, and grow, the better your chances are to get “lucky.” When we think about investing, sometimes we come to decision points that lead to vastly different…
Inflation Ate My Paycheck 101: Adjust Your Lifestyle Today
Wow, gas prices are heading to an all-time high, and your shopping expenses have nearly doubled. Inflation is upon us, and it’s time for us to decide how to react. What choices do you have to combat inflation? Will your job increase your wages to help you deal with inflation? Do you need to take…
Become Insanely Productive During the Magic Hours 2
Do you want another income stream to help combat the effects of inflation? Don’t we all? However, everything in life comes with a value proposition. You can work on your income stream during your family time—meaning it could cause some conflict within the home environment. Or you could build an income stream on the precious…
