For most of my life, I’ve been obsessed with real estate. I’m that person who loves going to open houses, looking online at real estate, and being a homeowner. And I see the value in owning properties for the long haul and renting them out to generate income. As I’ve Read more…
We are a couple of months into the COVID-19 outbreak. This global pandemic has brought fear, sickness, and death to many. It’s on the news 24/7, and it’s hard to escape. Yet, this is also a time to reflect on your life…to be grateful for all you have. I can’t Read more…
I started my new job a couple of months ago. Prior to that, I had a sabbatical or mini-retirement, which was eye-opening to say the least. Like so many others, I have this grand illusion that everything will be perfect when I work for myself and have all the time Read more…
My girlfriend and I love where we live. It’s close enough to the city, but also far enough away that we can get a break from the traffic and enjoy the beauty of the area. We’ve found that we are more active here, and we’re really enjoying nature and some Read more…
Less than a month after getting laid off, I accepted a job at another company making similar money. My hustle, focus, and networking—combined with a little luck—paid off. The last couple of months was intense and stressful. I’m taking a month off to spend quality time with family and friends, Read more…
For a while now, I have dreamed of leaving my company. The place was toxic, and every day, I felt like I was suffocating. But it was security and brought in stable money. Turns out the job wasn’t so secure after all. About a month ago, I found out there Read more…
I hit a big milestone recently. I paid off my car! I even got the title in the mail to prove it. It has been a while since I drove a car that was paid off. It’s a great feeling, and I am not at all tempted to go get Read more…
In my five decades (yes, I’m that many years old), my parents have had an influence on me. They’ve never been shy about expressing their opinions and advice. And some of it, I’ve gladly taken. Other advice, not so much. One thing that really stuck with me was a story Read more…
I have been working for companies for the past 20 years, and it’s killing me. I like a lot of the people there, and sometimes the work is fun. But I feel like the office politics and drama are taking a toll on me. At 51 years old, I’m no Read more…
I’ve made a lot of financial mistakes along the way. Living beyond my means has been the biggest. But one thing I’ve done well is I have consistently contributed to a retirement plan. I’ve been fortunate to have worked for large companies with a 401K (or 403B) match. And I’ve Read more…