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Retirement Planning for the Average Person 2
So you are still average? Great, so am I. There is no reason to whine or cry about our “basic” lifestyle. In fact, it is something to celebrate. When we lead normal, everyday lives, there is no outside influence for us to live above our means. This is part two in the Retirement Planning for…
Orange You Glad You Have Passive Income?
Ahh, passive income is the wind beneath my sails. It is the warm blanket on those cold winter nights AND the air conditioning during those hot desert afternoons. Passive income is helpful throughout life—that’s why we go out of our way to build passive income streams. This article is my second foray into fruit-based literature.…
Why You Should Learn Creativity and Design
Starting a business is always on the top of my mind, mainly because starting an automated business is one of our keys to success during retirement. If we do everything else right, we won’t need to have a huge automated business in our golden years. If we have a small automated business, wouldn’t it be…
Don’t Fear Delegation
Most of us want to be the best at what we do for work. We love to put in the many hours it takes to learn our jobs inside and out. Because of our dedication, hard work, and performance, others begin to depend on us. We become so used to performing at a high level…
Real Estate is a Mindset (Advanced)
So you want to be a real estate investor, huh? The thing that makes you a real estate investor versus a homebuyer is your mentality. Investors realize that real estate is just another asset class, like cryptocurrencies, commodities, stocks, and business. Knowing that real estate is a means to an end lets investors make business-based…
I’m Too Serious
When did America become a winter wonderland of fun, skiing, and lodges? Or how about a summer wonderland of boating, parasailing, and swimsuit parties? At last, maybe it was always that way, I just never noticed. Returning to America after a year overseas has been eye-opening. While overseas, I started an income stream of writing…
Don’t Gamble Your Retirement Away 4
I’m too serious. That is all I can say about myself after returning to America from a year abroad. Being 40 years old, I am hyper-focused on financially providing for my parents, wife, kids, and grandkids for the long haul. Whenever I browse through Facebook, I see other 40-year-olds boatings, riding motorcycles, going to theme…
The Magic of Cryptocurrencies
I’m in a magical mood today. My wife and I are brainstorming how to buy our fourth house and life is just altogether good. Let’s make it even better by talking about the magic of cryptocurrencies. My “The Magic of” series keeps expanding seemingly every other day. But I love that we can appreciate these…
Investing for Dividends 106: The Pros and Cons of Dividend ETFs
Whew, today’s topic is going to be controversial, at least in the dividend growth communities. I’m all about stirring the pot if it makes us all a little bit more informed. I will discuss dividend ETFs and if they will be suitable for your portfolio. I always seem to be rude, so let me get…
Living Overseas Passively 102: Financial Mindset
Okay, I am 40 years old and preparing myself to move overseas when I am 50. Before arranging my money and passive income, I first need to configure my brain to live overseas life. Living overseas can be vastly different from living in the United States, United Kingdom, etc. Depending on the country we decide…
What Limiting Beliefs Do You Have About Money?
Does how we feel about money play a role in our financial success? Yes, our beliefs, emotions, and experiences with money are a huge factor in how much money connects to us—and in which manner. Today, I want to get us mentally prepared to attract the money and life we deserve. What are limiting beliefs?…
Real Estate is a Mindset (Intermediate)
My wife and I just returned from looking at a new mobile home to put on our 3 acres in Florida. We looked at a few mobile homes, and they would all serve our needs well. Then we talked about the purpose of buying this home. Is it just going to be rental for the…
Retire Rich, Retire Comfortable with a Business 2
Many of us never considered the possibility of retiring while owning a business. I know that I never had given this a second thought—I mean the purpose of retiring is not to work, right? What I have learned over the last year is that is only partially true. At a higher level, a business is…
I Live Paycheck to Paycheck 3…So I Started a Business
Yes, I am still living paycheck to paycheck. You would think I’d have learned after two articles (part 1 and part 2), yet here I am. I don’t make a lot of money, roughly about $50,000/year, and I can’t seem to get ahead. What are my options? Hey, my friend, we have all been there.…
Write a Book in One Week
So many people want to write a book throughout their lifetimes but come up short. They have the knowledge and the skills; however, they intimidate themselves by making this a daunting task. But writing a book can be a straightforward process, one that you can complete in a week. Yes, from start to finish. Now,…
Retirement Planning for the Average Person
Please download the 40-page supplement pdf to this article to share with family and friends. Being average gets a bad reputation from most people because it means that someone is better than you. However, being an average person can lead to some remarkable results, especially when it comes to retirement. You see, once an average…
Active Service, Passive Income
I think most of us joined the military for action and adventure. We heard that we could travel to all sorts of remote countries and exciting locales. And, after 22 years, I can say that I have traveled to my hearts’ content. But, how many of us joined for the chance to be a Passive…
Don’t Gamble Your Retirement Away 3
Here we are again, talking about my favorite topic, retirement. I always have some form of retirement thought process flowing through my mind. There is so much to prepare for, but the main thing that crosses my mind is money. This is the third in the Don’t Gamble Your Retirement Away series (part I, part…