Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today. (Boy, it's been a while.)I interviewed Chelsea Brennan on my podcast a few weeks ago, and the show airs today. (Check it out at www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshow145 or download Episode 145 of The BiggerPockets Money Podcast on your favorite podcast app.)In the episode, we talk about Chelsea's money story. (The premise of the show in general is … [Read more...] about What is Your Money Moment?
Something Completely Different
Empty Workshop
What I Wish I Knew
This week, I'm going to talk to University of Colorado Boulder students and this post is written for them. If you're not a CU student, please click away now. Just kidding.Students! I know that your teacher has covered the basics of money management and investing, so I've gone light on those topics. And while money isn't easy, it is simple. Index funds and 401(k)s aren't … [Read more...] about What I Wish I Knew
When Life Goes Off The Rails
I'm a natural worrier. I'm also a natural planner. Two thoughts about worrying and planning:There is overlap: I'd guess that these two personality traits have strong Venn diagram overlap. In other words, if you're a worrier, you're probably a planner.It's toxic:Both worrying and planning take you out of the present moment. Worrying about a past that you can't change … [Read more...] about When Life Goes Off The Rails
Yet Another Lazy Photo Edition
I'm not feeing it. No time and no energy.But one quick thought: If you're FI and quit your job, you're going to find out who you are really quick. You don't have to work for money anymore and you're liberated to do whatever you want. What are you going to do when your decisions aren't guided by money?This COVID thing is a bit like FIRE. In many ways, the virus has … [Read more...] about Yet Another Lazy Photo Edition