Chris 
Working till 62 Isn’t That Bad, Right? When I began my journey to Financial Independence in 2017 after my divorce, I learned that by being intentional and focused with my finances I may not need to work until typical retirement age. The thought of working till the age of 62, or 70, didn’t sound that … Read more
Join us for a California adventure packed with Hollywood glamour, spooky thrills, and a powerful realization about retirement. Recently, my kids and I embarked on an unforgettable trip to Los Angeles, exploring iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Sign and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But the real highlight of our journey was Universal Studios Halloween … Read more
FinCon 2023 in New Orleans was an exciting event filled with networking opportunities and valuable insights. I wanted to share a quick post on my thoughts on time in The Big Easy! I had the pleasure of connecting with content creators, industry leaders, and writers, all while aiming to improve my content creation and audience … Read more
When I first started investing in real estate, many people tried to tell me it was a mistake. I recall my grandma telling me it was a horrible decision, and she knew someone years ago that had a horrible experience being a landlord. It had something to do with a deadbeat tenant that had flooded … Read more
I recently finished the book How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey. There were so many great concepts and takeaways from this book. I was discussing this book with a friend of mine, and one of the many takeaways was that we are much more than our jobs. As people we are more than … Read more
I think is can be fun to compare how much inflation or other costs of goods and services tend to increase over time. I’m at an age where I can recall 20, or even 30 years ago to first handily make these comparison sometimes. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s sad. However I certainly find it … Read more
I was fortunate to have a conversation with one of the nicest guys in personal finance. Maybe the nicest guy on the ENTIRE INTERNET! Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money. He and I sat down and talked about my journey to being mortgage free. Being mortgage free can change the way you get up … Read more
This was my 3rd time attending FinCon. The Conference where Money Nerds Unite and help personal finance content creators and brands create better content, reach their audience, and make more money. In this post I’ll run down what I felt were some things from this year, and what I learned from FinCon 2022! FinCon is … Read more
Wow! 2022 is already Half over. I typically get excited about a midyear review. It can be fun to see how I’m progressing on my annual 2022 goals as well as my longer term goals. I review, assess and reevaluate the steps I’m taking on moving toward the completion of my goals. This year has been a … Read more
The year 2022 has been off to a rough start. I’ll share some commentary about my thoughts in a future post. I wish I could blame the lack of progress on my 2022 goals on the dumpster fire that is the first half of 2022. We know that it’s only myself to blame. Let’s dive … Read more