I recently came across a picture that I’d taken 2 years ago in Charleston, SC. It made an impression on me then, and I decided to make it a topic […]
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Category: Retirement State of Mind
Semi-Retirement: A True Story, From A Respected Friend
Almost 20 years ago, I met an amazing engineer when we worked together at our largest plant. We became friends, and have remained close. He did well in his career, […]
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The Best Articles Of The Week
In my efforts to encourage you to continue to broaden your knowledge in all things “personal finance” related, below are some of the best articles I’ve read in the past […]
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So You Want To Be A Millionaire
A Million Dollars. A Millionaire!! Once the dream of the lofty 1%, it’s now a figure everyone should realistically target as a minimum prior to retirement. Today’s article will focus […]
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You May Be Wealthier Than You Think
I had an epiphany of sorts at 6:00 am one morning this week, which is the focus of today’s philosophical article. While I’ve intuitively understood the concept I’ll discuss in […]
Read more#48 5 Lessons On Attitude From A 92 Year Old
I’ve written frequently on the importance of our attitude as a key determinant for a successful and happy life. It wasn’t by chance that my very first article was titled […]
Read more#46 Mental Sovereignty (and personal finance)
What do a modern financial writer, a Roman Emperor and a survivalist podcaster have in common? How does it apply to you in your quest for a great retirement? Two […]
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#43 When Is Enough….Enough?
I think, perhaps, that I am not normal. I read a fascinating (and, to be honest, depressing) study by UBS recently, titled “When is enough….enough. Why the wealthy can’t get […]
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#41 7 Signs You’re On The Road To A Great Retirement
Just like signposts help us navigate our journey down the highway, there are certain telltale signs that indicate where we are in our financial journey and retirement planning. Today, I […]
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#40 The Purpose Of Life Is A Life Of Purpose
“The Purpose Of Life Is A Life Of Purpose”. I heard that quote this week on a Tim Ferriss podcast, and it stuck with me. Ironically, two days later I […]
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