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,…
Coast Financial Independence: Building Wealth, Even If You’re Not Saving Any Money
The concept of “coast financial independence” can be tricky to understand. Here are some fun comments and questions I’ve received recently… “So, let me get…
Net Worth Report – Numero Uno!
Can you believe it’s October already! As much as I love the holiday season, the tight-ass inside me calls the next 3 months the “expensive…
The “Great Wealth Transfer” Has Begun …
This article is about The Great Wealth Transfer. But before we get to that, a quick hypothetical question to help me explain why this is…