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
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the inaugural Afford Anything, Live and In-Person workshop event in New York at the Financial Gym. Before we get into what I learned, planned and how to take action I just want to express what the absolute best thing about this weekend-long event was. The Best … Read more
Some of you have already been contributing to a 529 Savings Plan for your children. You may have been doing this for years. I’ll be honest, I didn’t even know what this was, or how to use one until after my kids were older, and only a couple of years from graduating high school. It is Really … Read more
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I have spoken many times about shopping generic can save you money. In this previous post, we discussed how the price differences on many things, and when generic is perfectly fine. I do mention that for some things, it is better to shop brand name. There are times when you paying more for a higher … Read more
My Good friend April joins me for this look back on 2020. What goals were met, and what fell short with area for improvement. We look at what existing and new goals we are setting for 2021, and ways that we can stay accountable to meet them. We review keys to making and achieving goals … Read more
In this edition of “Bank of Dad” our columnist tackles the age-old question: how the hell can I get better at saving money? — Read on http://www.fatherly.com/love-money/psychological-hack-save-more-money/
My Nine-year Plan I’ve decided to re-evaluate, and re-focus my journey to retirement. My goals and path were somewhat wishy-washy. As I was writing my midyear review, I had the realization that goals and journeys can be modified or changed. Because of this, I wanted to re-write my goal to build a new focus on … Read more
It seems like only yesterday. Nervously, I pressed the ‘Publish’ button on WordPress. I had, actually, made the decision that I wanted to share my personal journey to retirement. It was exciting to join all the other bloggers and podcasters that have continued to inspire me every day. The list is so long. Here are some, … Read more