When I was a kid I was socially awkward and nerdy. Somehow my meager clothing allowance never seemed to extend far enough to get me anything that felt cool. I managed to tie those two things together in my mind and came to believe that if I just had enough money to wear fashionable clothesContinue reading “Do You Want to Act Rich or Be Rich?”
Author Archives: Ysette
Money Is Just A Tool
Part of our problem with talking about money is the emotions and judgements that get stirred up. If you don’t have enough of it thinking about money may make you angry, jealous, or make you feel like you aren’t in control of your life. There are those who think money is the root of allContinue reading “Money Is Just A Tool”
Becoming Rich Is Not Easy, But It Is Simple
You want to get rich, right? I want to get rich. Hell, we all do! That is the American Dream. Or something. In any case, building enough wealth to at least be secure and not stay up at night worrying about money is a great goal. So roll up your sleeves and let’s get started.Continue reading “Becoming Rich Is Not Easy, But It Is Simple”
Why We Should Talk More About Money
The old expression goes that you should talk about religion or politics at a dinner party for fear of wading into shark-infested waters. (Side note: remember back in Before Times, when you could get together with friends in person?) We do sometimes broach these subjects, infrequently to have measured, thoughtful exchanges of ideas, and moreContinue reading “Why We Should Talk More About Money”
On the edge of the cliff, poised to jump
The best is yet to come. — Me In a week and a half from now I will be giving my two-week notice at work. After 15 years in the workforce I will be calling it quits for good (for now at least). The term most commonly used is FIRE, Financial Independence, Retire Early. I’mContinue reading “On the edge of the cliff, poised to jump”
Introducing myself
The best is yet to come. -Me. I couldn’t say where I picked up this tagline, but I have carried this sentiment of optimism with me for two decades now. Life, with its ups and downs has been pretty great to me, but I choose to believe that there is always something better around theContinue reading “Introducing myself”
