For every “movement” where a group of people band together and try to improve their lives, there will always be a handful of nay-sayers trying…
The TINA effect – There Is No Alternative
Have you guys ever heard of this thing called the Tina Effect? I just learned about it and found it really interesting. It might shed…
Budgeting for Healthcare in Early Retirement
[Many FIRE walkers (including myself!) underestimate the cost of healthcare in retirement. It could be because we don’t track our costs accurately, don’t monitor our…
Net Worth Report #2 – “One Little Duck”
Before getting to the net worth update, 2 quick things to share… The first is a comment I received last month from a reader, Max…
How I Appealed My Ridiculous Property Taxes
Last week I got my property tax bill. $5,185. Booooooo. Many counties across Texas decided that 2020 was a good time to increase everyone’s assessed…
How To Save Money on Heating… and Other Wacky Ideas to Stay Warm!
A news publication reached out to me recently asking for a quote on how to save money on heating costs this winter… So I responded…
Living a Stealth Wealth Lifestyle
A few years ago, I went into my local bank branch to do a wire transfer. I wrote my name on the check-in sheet and…
Starting a side hustle food blog, while keeping a full-time job!
[Are you a foodie? Want to start a side hustle blogging about it?! Today’s guest Brett started his blog FoodTruckEmpire.com in 2014 and has grown…
How and When to Hire a Property Manager for Your Real Estate Rental
Since I live in California and all my real estate rentals are in Texas, I heavily rely on property managers to look after the day-to-day…
Why You Need an Investment Diary (With a Backup!)
Digging through my old emails, I found this one I sent to my brother five years ago… > On May 27, 2015, at 10:03 PM,…