Budgeting & Savings

Being Called Overly Frugal Or Cheap Means You’re On The Right Track

Recently, I was told by a producer of a certain podcast that I was being overly frugal. This comment came after an interview covering my upcoming book, Buy This, Not That was done. I had thanked her over e-mail, pointed out a spelling error in my name in the show notes, and also asked her […]

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Perpetual Failure: The Reason Why I Continue To Save So Much

One of the reasons why I continue to save so much is that I’m a perpetual failure. I’ve made so many mistakes in my life that I need a financial buffer to constantly bail me out. A landmine-filled upbringing has also embedded in me the necessity to save. If it’s not an investment mistake, it’s

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Keep Your Donations A Secret: Giving Time And Money Is Personal

Practicing Stealth Wealth is the act of keeping your overall wealth a secret. It helps with keeping haters at bay and your family safe. For your well-being, it’s much better to blend in with the majority than stick out when it comes to your finances. When it comes to money, people have all sorts of

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Can Your Lifestyle Inflation Keep Up With Investment Inflation?

Making sure lifestyle inflation never gets ahead of our income and wealth inflation is a core fundamental in personal finance. Ideally, we want to widen that gap between income and expenses so that we can one day live free. However, what if you are already living free? Or what if your investment returns are so

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How Rich Must You Be To Dine At French Laundry Like Gavin Newsom?

Since 2007, the Michelin Guide has awarded The French Laundry their highest rating of three stars. Unless you’re really rich or a politician, you will likely have to wait months to get a reservation at this Yountville, California restaurant in Napa Valley. Deca-millionaire California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife were spotted having an opulent dinner

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