Tag: Financial Independence
Why Real Estate is IDEAL: Income
Real Estate has probably made more millionaires than any other business or job. Once you understand the tax advantages and use of leverage, you can grow your empire rather quickly. My favorite author, Robert Kiyosaki (“Rich Dad Poor Dad”), says that the government incentives real estate developers to ensure high interest from entrepreneurs. I tend…
The Metaverse 105: Employment in the Metaverse
I’m sure we were all ecstatic when our bosses told us to return to work after working remotely for over a year. NOT! Every time I leave to go to work, I have a deep sinking feeling because my physical body doesn’t need to be there every day. Disclaimer. I am sick as a dog…
4 Years of College vs. 4 Years of Content Creation
I’ll admit that this article could be emotional for some people. Having a college degree is their greatest achievement for many people, and they couldn’t imagine life not having one. They will proudly send their kids off to college all day, every day. I always had a different mindset. I graduated high school with a…
3 Steps to Live Entirely on Passive Income and Retire When You Want
Everybody’s dream should be to have complete freedom of time because that’s when we are at our happiest. Can you imagine traveling anywhere in the world with your friends and loved ones, at any time you all want? Unless you were born with assets that allowed you to make these enormous travel plans, you need…
5 Takeaways from “The Psychology of Money”
“The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel is a mandatory read for anyone entering the stock market or the larger world of investing. So much of how we perceive our investing life comes from our mindset. The book gives us reasonable parameters to frame our investing goals and successes. The basic rule is to invest…
Dividends vs. Military Retirement
I am not going to lie—this will be a pretty lop-sided competition. However, I will have additional articles on how the losing party can catch up or beat the victor. Welcome to part one of Dividends vs. Military Retirement. Off the top of your head, which of the two sides do you think will win?…
Passive Income from Creativity 106: Writing
I am saving the best for last, or at least my favorite. Writing has changed my life, and I am proud to present this piece as a writer. Over the past year, I have written over 650,000 words, equivalent to 21 (30,000 words) full-length books. I believe writing is the best form of Passive Income…
5 Takeaways from “Infinity Investing”
“Infinity Investing” by Toby Mathis is a book about building a portfolio of assets that will eventually cover your lifestyle. In other words, what I write about every day. Needless to say, this was a fantastic read. We all want to achieve financial freedom via different techniques and methods. Some may be heavy into real…
Passive Income from Creativity 105: Audio and Speech
Audio and speech are probably the most difficult of all the creativity income streams. I wouldn’t advise starting with audio because it will require an audience. You see what I am talking about soon. Welcome back to the Passive Income from Creativity series (101, 102, 103, 104), where our passion pays the bills. Today, we…
5 Takeaways from “Get Your Ducks in a Row”
“Get Your Ducks in a Row” by Harry S Margolis is an enormous book on estate planning. I knew it would be a challenging book to read because of the subject matter, but it proved to be an exciting read. The book was engaging because I learned much more than I thought. Estate planning covers…
Passive Income from Creativity 104: Video
It’s hard to imagine that video didn’t arrive as the internet first hit the scene. YouTube is something that we take for granted. There is more educational value within YouTube than in our national school system. I don’t mean that to be a diss but as a matter of comparison. If you want to drill…
Passive Income from Creativity 103: Art & Design
Everyone loves a good artist. What if your child had an affinity for drawing and creating art— would you push him to pursue this career path? Most likely, we would guide him to a career that would pay him well, not to become a creative. The reason is we don’t see successful career artists too…
Passive Income from Creativity 102: Photography
With the rise of smartphones with mega cameras, everyone thinks they are professional photographers. I will admit that I also got caught up in the act of taking far too many pictures. Hey, it was fun back in 2012. But now, less is more, and I take pictures that truly move me. However, I am…
Passive Income from Creativity 101: Music
There are many ways to make money in today’s digital world. We can harness the digital landscape, the physical world, and the planets of the metaverse. We have no excuses for using our creativity to build streams of passive income. Today, I am proud to start a new series that focuses on passive income from…
Are Fitness & Finance Correlated?
Is there a direct correlation between being physically fit and being wealthy? How are these things similar, and how do they differ? Let’s explore so we can better understand how to obtain both of these critical metrics. I am a US Marine, so being physically fit is part of my programming. I wake up every…
Your First Home: Investment Property or Dream House?
Buying a home can be an emotional roller coaster no matter how you try to fight your feelings. Some people worry about having a huge mortgage over their heads for 30 years. Others want to ensure they are buying the perfect home. Today, we will try to remove as much emotion out of the home-buying…
The Metaverse 104: Education in the Metaverse
The internet and technology brought a considerable shift in educating our children. I remember going to the computer lab to access the “Oregon Trail” and other games. There was a separation between the classroom and the computer. Today, my kids got issued Chromebooks that they can take back and forth. They have the internet at…
Living Overseas Passively 108: Automated Business
I don’t think most people want to run a huge business when they retire overseas. It would be crazy to think about meetings and conference calls while you enjoy the weather in Bali. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t own a business while living overseas—we need only delegate our responsibilities. Welcome back to the Living…
Santa’s Bringing Dividends
Do you remember how excited you were on Christmas Eve as a child? We used to wake up at 6 am and run to open presents. No matter what we received, we were happy and blessed. Those magical moments will forever live on in our hearts because it was all about love. Our parents probably…
Investing for Interest 102: Super Safe Savers
The average person is risk-averse, meaning they do not want to take a chance in the markets. I understand the philosophy, but it’s time for us to grow up and move into investing slowly. If this sounds harsh, it’s meant to get us moving. Welcome back to the Investing for Interest series (101), where we…
