When Tom Friedman – famous tout-er of globalization – uses his columns to challenge the growth paradigm, you know the world is changing. He quotes here two long time prophets (back a few years ago they called them Cassandras) of coming climate change, Joe Romm …
Once again, Saturday Night Live nailed it. Watch this clip about “Don’t buy stuff if you don’t have the money”. Of course, that’s obvious to you. And me. But don’t be surprised if you try to teach others about this approach to money and run …
Two great website authors have interviewed me via email recently – the Simple Dollar and US News and World Report – and the articles are now on the web. They are quick to read, and interesting imho. Kimberly Palmer is a senior editor for U.S. …
Joe Dominguez worked for Loeb Rhodes and Co, an investment banking firm, for five years as a technical analyst and author of a weekly market letter. His boss was John Loeb, an imperious banker formed in the 1930’s through 1960’s. Interestingly, Loeb’s sage advice popped …
Take my last two cars, for example. I saved up enough cash for the purchase. I did my research and picked the precise car for me. I called all the dealers within 100 miles and said, “I have cash to make a purchase today. What’s …
Who is responsible for your money life? Of course, the FI program says, “You are” and offers tools and perspectives for steering your money life back into alignment with your goals, dreams and values. The social sciences of neuroeconomics and behavioral economics can help explain …
FIer Jane Dwinell blogs with her daughter, Dana Dwinell-Yardley. If you want to read about her FI way of life, complete with a slide show to make your mouth water, go here. If you want more of her practical wisdom from her blog, read on. …
Years ago a filmmaker asked if she could interview me about my own lifestyle – like what i eat for breakfast and are there any clothes I buy new. I can’t tell you how much I didn’t want to do that. The whole point of …
Speaking is 10% preparation and 90% listening to the audience – which is what I’ve been doing on tour. You’ve told me so much through your questions, and I’ll be blogging a lot this week to catch you all up. The meta question of course …
Tassew was my cab driver to the airport in Atlanta. I noticed he had Freud’s Civilization and its Discontents tucked beside his seat – which was quite an opener for conversation. Right away we were deep into the topic of