Simple Steps And Financial Planning To Retire Early
A lot of people want to retire early. Sounds nice, but it is going to take financial planning. Being able to retire early is not just going to happen. Just think about it. Most people are not managing their finances…
Get Engaged In Planning Your Financial Future
Are you engaged in planning your financial future? There are hundreds, and most likely thousands, of articles about how people are not saving enough for retirement. And this is not just in the United States, but other countries as well.…
Why I Will Never Retire In The Traditional Sense
I will never retire. That is the plan. I’m talking about continuing to produce income for life in a way that is not physically strenuous, mentally exhausting or time consuming. So, I am not really in the workforce, but I…
Your Financial Plan Should Be An Ongoing Process
You have a financial plan, right? I mean, you have put some thought into your future, retirement and how you are going to reach a level of financial security, haven’t you? I have to ask, because the numbers show that…
What Is Financial Freedom?
We hear a lot about financial freedom when talking about personal finance. I talk a lot about financial freedom and financial security. But since financial freedom means something different to each person, I think it is important to take some…
Save Like You Are Going To Retire Early Even If That Is Not The Plan
If you read this blog, you will see a lot of statistics about how people are not financially prepared for retirement. The sad truth is most people are going to have to deal with some tough decisions when they reach…
Does “More Money” Really Equal More Happiness (Tony Robbins says “no”)
I always like it when an ultra-rich person says that money is not the key to happiness. For a lot of people struggling to get by, having more money sure seems like it would be a good thing. Here is…
What Is The Difference Between Savings And Investments
I read a lot of articles and blog posts in the personal finance niche. And I’ve noticed a lot of people blur the lines between what they mean when they save “savings” and “investments”. For example, I just read an…
How Much Wealth Do Your Really Need To Be Content?
The Lifelong Financial Security site is about creating a plan that involves income, budget, investment and savings to create financial security. It is about growing wealth and enjoying the sense of fulfillment and security that comes with knowing you are…
An Argument Against F.I.R.E. From Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary
Seems that everyone has an opinion about F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early). I know I do. Here is Kevin O’Leary’s (from Shark Tank), opinion about F.I.R.E. and why he thinks it doesn’t work. Kevin O’Leary: Here’s why FIRE doesn’t…
