Only you can change your life. Only you can change you. I was jogging back from the gym the other day and it reminded me of something. I absolutely hate going to the gym. I’ve talked about it before, but I do – I hate it. So then why do I do it? Because I want to be a better me. That’s it. That’s the only reason. It would be so much easier to sit on the couch and drink …
Last week we made our first visit to the dentist in Panama. I had been looking forward to it for a while now because I’m always intrigued just to see the differences from what I’m used to in the United States. I was told that going to the dentist here is a lot like being waterboarded. Thankfully, I’d never experienced anything like that before but somehow that actually intrigued me more. Curiosity killed the cat though, right? Even though we …
Our First Visit to the Dentist in Panama Was… Different Read More »
I hate to work out. When talking to gym-addicts, they love to tell me things, “oh, you’ll learn to enjoy it over time.” I chuckle. I don’t think so. I hate knowing that it’s time to go work out and I hate the actual workout. “Yeah, but you feel so much better once you’re done, right?” Um, no. I’m glad it’s over, but no, I don’t feel better or refreshed at all. Look, I’m just keeping it real. I do …
My nephew recently started reading this blog and it got me thinking. What would be valuable information for him as a reader? What do I wish I knew when I was younger? He’s almost 20 years old and he just started a career in construction probably close to a couple of years ago. At his age, I know I wasn’t very smart financially. Don’t get me wrong – I thought I was, but looking back, I made some stupid decisions. …
8 Financial Tips I Wish I Knew When I Was in My 20’s Read More »
Living a healthier lifestyle is something we all want. We know we’ll feel better. We know we’ll likely live longer. Heck, we’ll probably even look better! And it’s not like reaching a healthier lifestyle is some complex formula that we just can’t understand. It’s a simple process and we’re all familiar with the gist of what needs to be done: Eat foods that are better for you Get off your butt and exercise more Drink less beer (it hurts just to …
Well, Amazon Prime Day happened. I told my wife to stay away from Amazon for the day and not to get sucked in. I warned her about it. Unfortunately, nobody warned me and somehow I ended up in the vortex and bought a $35 sleeping pad before the day was over. I debated it while it sat in my cart and the 15-minute countdown clock was ticking away. I even deleted it out of my cart and re-added it just …
I Just Spent $35 on a Sleeping Pad and Feel Guilty as Shit Read More »
I’ve written about Health Savings Accounts (HSA) before and how they are one the best retirement plans you can get your hands on. In fact, it might be THE best account out there. I thought I knew all the HSA benefits I could get out of this account, but in this post, I’ll tell you about a new one I learned about. If you’re not familiar with an HSA, it’s a medical savings account that’s paired with a high-deductible medical …
I hate exercise and fitness. You know how some people talk about how running or a good workout makes them feel refreshed and invigorated? Well, I’m not that guy. I despise knowing I have to do it, I hate the actual exercise, and when I’m done, I’m just glad it’s over. If you’re a guy or gal who’s on top of your fitness goals, this post probably isn’t going to be up your alley. If I hate fitness, why do anything? Well, …
Well, it’s 2017, which means it’s time to take stock of how your previous year went, but more importantly, you should set your sights to the future and get your personal and financial goals put in place for the year. Here are my plans for the year… My 2017 Financial Goals Buy another rental property Buying rental property is an important stream of passive income that I’m working on building. Currently, we own a couple of rental properties – a single-family house and …
Raise your hand if you’re planning on living forever? I know I am, but I have a bad feeling that my odds aren’t real good on this one. If you have any loved ones such as a spouse or especially any children, this post is very important. First of all, let’s start this article by stating that I am by no means an attorney of any sort. I’ll be discussing what my wife and I have personally put into place and what I know …
