Building wealth is simple. It doesn’t require luck, genius, or special connections. You don’t have to attend overpriced weekend financial seminars (when they start running them again in a Covid normal world) or learn the latest tricks and gimmicks sold by slick marketers. As John Bogle wisely stated, “The secret is there are no secrets.”…
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Todd Tresidder is a former hedge fund manager who “retired” at age 35. He’s the author of 5 personal finance books, and his writing has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, MarketWatch, and more. Get his free email course “52 Weeks To Financial Freedom” so you can discover how to invest smart, build wealth, retire early, and live free.
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Most people want wealth, but few will do what’s necessary to create it. Why do people want certain things, and never take action to achieve them? What subconscious thought process causes a disconnect between desire and doing what’s necessary to fulfill the desire? The reality is almost anyone regularly employed, from ditch-digger to doctor, can achieve…
An Important Financial Lesson That Could Set You Free It’s one of my favorite stories – The Parable of The Mexican Fisherman. It’s short, fun, and packs an important message. Make sure to see my related questions at the end of the story to help with your own plans for wealth and prosperity. The…
Most people want wealth, but few will do what is necessary to create it. Why do people want certain things, but they never take action to achieve them? What subconscious thought process causes a disconnect between desire and doing what is necessary to fulfill the desire? The reality is almost anyone regularly employed, from ditch-digger…
It costs nothing and nobody can sell it to you, yet it will determine your failure or success. What separates people who actually retire early and wealthy from the people who just dream about it? What’s the key ingredient that consistently and predictably determines how successful you’ll be at building wealth? The answer may surprise…
How Does Your Portfolio Measure Up To These Proven Success Principles? Smart investing isn’t as hard as it seems. You just need to know the right principles, and you need to follow them with discipline. Unfortunately, much of what is taught about investment strategy is a dangerous half-truth that can be expensive. Below are ten proven…
How Much Money Do You Need To Be Wealthy And Free? If you had one million dollars, would you take risks and work hard to make it five million? Suppose you had five million – would you be wealthy enough to relax and pursue non-monetary goals, or would you push onward to reach ten…
Believe it or not, financial planning is so simple it’s ludicrous. Step 1 – How to Build Wealth: Spend less than you earn and invest the savings wisely. Rinse and repeat until step 2… Step 2 – How to Have Enough to Retire: Spend less than your investment income and invest the savings wisely. That’s…
Kick your debt problem to the curb once and for all with this step-by-step guide Are you sick and tired of credit card bills? Are you ready to discover how to get out of debt once and for all? If you want a permanent debt solution, then I have shocking news for you: debt is…
Discover How A Simple Daily Habit Can Create More Happiness Than Achieving Financial Freedom You don’t have to be rich to be happy. Cliche maybe, but also true. The secret to happiness is well within your reach. It is a state of mind and completely within your control regardless of your financial situation. Don’t make…