Posts by mrsrichandregular
Introducing Cashing Out: the podcast
Last month we celebrated the one-year publishing anniversary of our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away. Yet, even now, whenever we walk into a Barnes & Noble, stroll over to the business section and autograph a copy for a future reader, we’re brought back to our twenties and reminded of how…
Read MoreIt’s time to revisit the stigma surrounding debt
According to a survey by The Harris Poll, only 52% of young
Americans can meet financial obligations without help from credit cards, student loans, or personal loans.
Our estate planning experience with Trust & Will
if you can order a pizza online with multiple toppings, you can manage getting an Estate Plan
Read MoreCoping with the decision to financially support a parent
The moral of the story is; math has rules and life doesn’t care.
Read MoreLife update: Coming out of the fog
the freedom I’ve been feeling…is still just a fraction of what I deserve
Read MoreI love me more than I love my job, so I quit
Today marks my last week as a full-time employee. Yes, that’s right…I quit. I am a six-figure earner and breadwinner for my family and I’m leaving traditional work about a year earlier than we planned.
Read MoreThe three words we use to diffuse money arguments
It moves the conversation forward in a healthy way so we can arrive at new truths together.
Read MoreOur son didn’t have a birthday party and it’s ok…right?
I have it all, but I still can’t do it all
Read MoreWhat it means to be a passive investor
You ever notice that nobody calls you passive as a compliment? It’s usually more of an accusation like…“you’re so PASSive!” Passive is one of those descriptors that makes you feel lesser than. You’re less powerful, less authoritative, less in control if you’re passive. If you’re the more passive parent, you’re usually the reason for the “morning…
Read MoreHow we win during Open Enrollment
I’ve learned to view my employee benefits as a part of my total compensation; with health care as the most valuable benefit by far.
Read MoreMy fear of spending is a form of imposter syndrome
“The math is the easiest part, but the psychology is a mutha***!”
Read MoreThe easiest way to get a raise is to give yourself one
Advertiser Disclosure: rich & REGULAR is a member of affiliate marketing programs and may receive commission in exchange for promoting products and services. As Mr. r&R mentioned, I got promoted! Woohoo! Some of you may be thinking, wait…I thought ya’ll were retiring early? You’re right. But the two events aren’t as mutually exclusive as they sound. We treat…
Read MoreHow I explain compound interest without using math
We consider any decision we make to sell a dollar through investing instead of buying it back through debt a good one.
Read MoreHow we learned to fight fair about money
The breakthrough came when we both felt heard and stopped trying to change the other’s mind.
Read More3 tips to help you create a budget you can count on
In fact, the intention behind your budget should be to make you think in new ways about the possibilities for your money.
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