I now pronounce you, Mr. and Mrs. Money Wizard! Okay, that’s not exactly how the ceremony went, but I am happy to report that The Money Wizard is officially hitched! A brief update on the life of yours truly. A long, long time ago in a state not-so-far away (Colorado) The Money Wizard met a […]
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Create a Wealth Building Machine by Automating Your Finances
[Note: This is a post I originally wrote for InvestmentZen.com, titled How to Manage Your Money by Automating Your Finances] Fact: most people budget backwards. Stop me if this sounds familiar: you make decent money. Every couple of weeks you eagerly await your paycheck, and every couple of weeks you’re shocked at how much Uncle […]
How I Spent $30,841 Last Year (Every Penny!)
It’s that time of year! That time when 365 days of ridiculous tracking of my money gets shared with YOU. (And the rest of the world…) As always, this year’s report includes every single cent I spent, every dollar I saved, and even something most personal finance bloggers are shaking in their boots to admit […]
Don’t be afraid! Building wealth is just like a terrifying airplane ride.
Do you remember your first time on an airplane? I still remember my first flight. My family was headed from Texas to Phoenix for a family reunion. Good vibes, good times, and this 8 year old’s very first airplane trip. What struck me the most about my first flight? The violence. Or should I say, […]
How to Buy Physical Gold Bullion (A Guide for Total Beginners)
Imagine you were born in a middle-upper class country. Naturally, you spend most of your life believing you live in a stable economy. For decades, your parents earned a modest salary that placed their wages solidly within the “well off” corner of global stage; the local currency sported an exchange rate to the global currency […]
