Personal Finance

Creating a Product? Know Its Purpose

When creating a product, the first thing you need to figure out is its purpose. Many people come to me with questions about writing a book or creating a podcast. I’ve also been asked about courses and websites. Many people want to put these things out there because they’re “supposed” to. Or, perhaps, because it’s …

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5 Tips for Setting Financial New Year Resolutions that Stick

Ah, the obligatory financial New Year resolutions post. Here’s how to make resolutions that stick. And please accept my best wishes for a prosperous New Year. Every year, many of us make financial New Year resolutions. This is because many of us can see things that could improve our finances. Unfortunately, too many resolutions are …

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Freelance Lifestyle: What to Do With a Family Vacation

Even though your family may have the day off, the freelance lifestyle might mean you have work to do. As Christmas approaches and I get ready to travel, I’m reminded that sometimes the freelance lifestyle doesn’t always lead to the same relaxation and time off you get with a “real” job. Running a home business, …

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Start Freelancing: All You Need is a Laptop and Wi-Fi

 Ready to start freelancing? You can do it from anywhere, as long as you have a laptop and Wi-Fi. Right now, I’m sitting in a hotel room in Los Angeles. I’m hundreds of miles away from home, but I’m still getting some work done. I am working on a restricted schedule, but working nonetheless. And …

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Freedom and Flexibility on Your Own Terms: To FIRE or Not to FIRE?

This post is part of the Plutus Foundation Impact Series. I don’t actually consider myself part of the FIRE movement, although I don’t have a problem with it. I do like the idea of freedom and flexibility, however. The FIRE movement, like many movements, continues to grow and change. Much has been written about whether …

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