Our October 2015 Financial Statement saw our net worth climb by over 40%! Find out how as we discuss where we went right, and where we went wrong.
In Search of Affordable Dentistry: Part II
A few weeks ago, I was considering dental tourism to Thailand to address some expensive dental work that I need to get done. I calculated that I could get the work done for almost 50% less than the equivalent treatments in the US, including all travel and hotel costs.
Undercover: Than Merrill’s Fortune Builders
I walked into the large conference room and saw that it was completely empty aside from three lonely rows of chairs. Dave Matthews played on a loop as a timed slideshow flashed feel-good quotes on a projection screen. One of the slides listed the core values of Fortune Builders, the “education” wing of Than Merrill’s real estate empire.
In Search of Affordable Dentistry: Part I
I have bad teeth. OK, maybe “bad teeth” isn’t the right term. I think I have a nice smile, and I try my best to take care of my teeth. I brush and floss. Unfortunately, I was born with a genetic pre-disposition for all sorts of nasty dental complications that has led to all sorts of painful treatments and procedures.
Dave Ramsey’s Awful Advice
If you’ve been reading this blog, you know that I am not a fan of gurus. Gurus are usually people with an easily-understood message that appeals to the desperate and inexperienced. Unfortunately, more often than not, key parts of the advice they give is harmful to the financial well-being of their adherents. This is especially true of ultra-popular faith-based financial guru Dave Ramsey.
Retire in Spain
Many retirees dismiss Europe as a possibility because of a perception that it’s simply too expensive. While there there are many European countries with high costs of living, Spain is not among them, and a fulfilling and cosmopolitan life is possible on a very modest budget.
Achievement Unlocked: Fifty Posts, Sixty Days
Fifty Posts, Sixty Days. That’s what I set out to do when I started this blog two months ago. I knew there would be days where life would prevent me from getting a post out, so publishing fifty articles sounded difficult,…
Wall Street Bad Behavior to Make You Rich?
In a fascinating article this morning, The New York Times evaluates a proposal by Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders. The proposal essentially suggests a 0.5% fractional tax on any purchase or sale of stocks, 0.1% for bonds, and 0.005% for…
My Flexibility Superpower
One of the things that most frustrates me when I read inspiring articles in the news about early retirees (like our role models over at Mr. Money Mustache, Go Curry Cracker, and Frugal Woods) is the comment sections.
My Biggest Financial Mistakes
Part of changing your financial course is taking a good hard look at yourself and accepting the consequences of your mistakes. I thought it might be helpful to highlight some of my biggest financial mistakes. If you’re reading this site wondering if overcoming…