A few months ago, I shared how I spend less than $35 a week on groceries. Since then, it’s become one of the most popular posts I’ve ever written. While I hope that seeing the final shopping list and cost was valuable, as I wrote the post, I quickly realized there’s way too many subtle […]
Archives for June 2019
How to build wealth and happiness by killing the myth of status symbols
When I was young, my elementary school had one of those Scholastic Book Fairs. You know the type, the ones where you got an old catalogue printed on paper so thin it would make a newspaper wince. Inside, the company sold all sorts of books, gifts, and posters spearheading straight into the hearts of third […]
The Simple Side Hustle I Used to Earn Over $5,000 as a College Student
Gather ’round kids, and let Grandpa Money Wizard tell you a tale. Back when I was in college (now over 6 years ago!) I was one of the fortunate few to escape the educational complex without any student loans. My lucky fate was the perfect storm of a few different things: First and foremost, I […]
Net Worth Update: May 2019 (She said yes!)
Hey fellow Money Wizards! Welcome to a very special edition of the monthly net worth updates! If you’re new here, every month I share my progress in growing my investment portfolio to a point that will let me walk away from work by age 35. I’m currently 29 with a couple hundred thousand to go, […]