Wealth

How We Increased Our Net Worth by 303% in 18 Months

Just 18 months ago, Krys was nearly $20K in debt and felt out of control with her finances. Today, she's at peace. Here's how she did it.

Rachel Wong

May 19, 2021

The Racial Wealth Gap Explained in Plain Terms

To understand the racial wealth gap in the United States, it's crucial to acknowledge the headwinds and tailwinds that exist for wealth creation.

Rachel Wong

June 19, 2020

Do I Need a Budget if I’m Cheap?

If you have a pile of savings and you're cheap, what good is a budget? We'll go over how a budget gives you more freedom.

Rachel Wiggins

November 1, 2019

What Makes You Feel Rich?

What makes you feel rich? Owning a Rolls Royce? Paying with a heavy credit card? Driving up to your huge house through a gated driveway? Hogwash.

Rachel Wong

November 5, 2019

Jesse’s Interview: Quit Like a Millionaire

Jesse interviewed Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung, authors of Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required.

Ben Barlowe

July 9, 2019

How to Avoid the Slippery Slope of Lifestyle Creep

I think of lifestyle creep as a trap. It can trap you into living a certain way. It can trap you at a high paying job that you hate.

Janelle Whitaker

May 31, 2019

He Paid off $89,600 & Increased His Net Worth 2,840%

With all of the changes brought on by their move, by May 2016, Eric’s head was spinning. He said, “I felt we were drowning financially."

Shannon Marie

March 30, 2018

How to Become Independently Wealthy

Financial independence is attainable. The real question is: do you have what it takes to get there with your priorities intact?

Ryan Lewis

January 26, 2018

How One Ordinary Guy Increased His Net Worth 6,661.8% in 2 Years

Dillon was awakened by the sound of bank notifications on his phone—his bank balance was in the red. It was time for action.

Shannon Marie

October 13, 2017

Maximize Your Wealth In 4 Hours Per Year

Want to invest like a pro? Diversify across the entire market, invest regularly, and then don’t worry about it. Check out some resources.

Jesse Mecham

July 12, 2017

How to Get Rich Fast (& It’s Not Budgeting)

Want to get rich fast? We'll lay out a surefire way to make it happen, and we won't even talk about budgeting!

Lindsey Burgess

January 27, 2021

Untapped Funding for Real Estate Investing

A self-directed IRA is a lesser-known option that can be a great asset in your strategy for financial independence.

Guest Author

June 20, 2008

Want a Financial Fortress? Learn to Budget Money

Budgeting is a means to an end, not the end in itself. Also, following YNAB’s Four Rules will take you a long way towards reaching your goals

Jesse Mecham

May 23, 2005

How to Sequence Your “Get Ahead“ Dollars

Last week’s post on whether to pay off credit card debt or max out a 401k raised good discussion interesting questions.

Jesse Mecham

November 11, 2013

8 Ways Rich People Think Differently

Ever wondered how rich people think differently? See the key factors in how they built their wealth and start putting them into practice.

Jesse Mecham

August 24, 2020

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Wealth

How We Increased Our Net Worth by 303% in 18 Months

The Racial Wealth Gap Explained in Plain Terms

Do I Need a Budget if I’m Cheap?

What Makes You Feel Rich?

Jesse’s Interview: Quit Like a Millionaire

How to Avoid the Slippery Slope of Lifestyle Creep

He Paid off $89,600 & Increased His Net Worth 2,840%

How to Become Independently Wealthy

How One Ordinary Guy Increased His Net Worth 6,661.8% in 2 Years

Maximize Your Wealth In 4 Hours Per Year

How to Get Rich Fast (& It’s Not Budgeting)

Untapped Funding for Real Estate Investing

Want a Financial Fortress? Learn to Budget Money

How to Sequence Your “Get Ahead“ Dollars

8 Ways Rich People Think Differently