Cash Flow Game: How to Play and Learn Financial Independence
I have to tell you that because of the Cash Flow game, I’m even prepared to forgive Robert Kiyosaki for writing “Rich Dad, Poor Dad.” We have the game. We played it when our son was young, and we play it now when he wins nearly every time. We…
100 Words on Making Money with Special Skills (in the UK)
If you have special skills, earning money quickly in the UK is possible through: Freelancing platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or PeoplePerHour (you can offer services like graphic design, writing, web development, or marketing). Skilled trades, such as plumbing, electrical work, or handyman services, can bring fast cash through local…
Mind and Wealth: 15 Psychological Biases That Keep You Poor
We talk endlessly about how to earn, save, and invest money but rarely attend to the links between mind and wealth. This is a mistake, and no matter how much you know about numbers, your financial success may be more elusive than a mirage in the wasteland. Why? Because…
100 Words on Making Money Without Skills (in the UK)
For those in the UK looking to make money quickly without special skills, consider: Delivery work with platforms like Deliveroo, Just Eat, or Uber Eats, which offer flexible hours and immediate earnings. Another fast option is selling unwanted items on Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, or Vinted. You can also earn…
Frugal Living: 60+ Tips for Living a Cheap(er) & Rich(er) Life
Are you experimenting with frugal living? Are you held back because you don’t understand how to live frugally? Would you appreciate some practical, frugal ideas to start you off? Look no further. Here I offer: A brand of frugality that helps you live a cheaper and wealthier life. The…
Software, Due Diligence, and More: How Startups Can Reduce Legal Costs
Like all things, building a successful business from scratch needs a strong foundation. Sometimes, a good idea is your best starting point. Inspiration for your business can come from generating other ideas daily, seeing which ones stick around, and filtering the ones that can be turned into reality and…
Myths of Personal Finance: You Know That Compound Interest is Overrated, Right?
I can hardly look through the personal finance articles of the day without reading something that extols the power and beauty of compound interest. Personal finance geeks will tell you to start saving as early as possible so you don’t miss out on compound interest. They’d tell you that saving…
100 Words on the Power of Compounding
The power of compounding is described as the eighth wonder of the world. It transforms modest initial investments into substantial wealth. By reinvesting the earnings from your investments, you earn interest not only on your original amount but also on the accumulated interest. This exponential growth can seem slow…
Achieving Financial Health: A Journey to Financial Freedom
Achieving financial health is the smart goal if you wish to build sustainable wealth. Abandon the youthful dream of riches to become financially healthy – and wealth will follow. “It would be lovely to take several months off work and travel around the world, training with different groups in their…
What is Brittle Financial Health? (& Financial Fragility Test)
Some people dream about being rich. Some yearn for financial health, paving the path to sustainable wealth. Some only dream while living with brittle financial health. They dream of riches, of healthy money habits, and of waking up with growing investments instead of debt. Then, they wake up from…
Understanding Personal Financial Fragility (& Its Effects on Life)
Are you one of the people who don’t have enough savings to cover a 25% drop in earnings? You are not alone. According to an article by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) 55% of single parents don’t have enough savings to cope with even a modest drop in…
5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Could Change How Writers Make Money
We tend to think of artificial intelligence as a thing of the future. However, it is interesting to consider whether it would change how writers make money. Science fiction has presented scenarios about intelligent machines, from R2-D2 and C-3PO’s metal-plated Abbott & Costello routine to The Terminator’s hellscape vision….