Achieve Financial Freedom. Faster.
One of my financial goals this year is to grow my net worth. Come to think of it, growing my net worth has been part of my annual financial goals since day 1. The moment I graduated from college, all I wanted to do was to be able to have enough so that I can … Read more
I have a passion for personal finance. And I enjoy watching NFL football games immensely. It’s great when I can write about both football and personal finance in the same post. There is a reason why I named this blog Sport of Money. I believe personal finance and sports have many things in common. To … Read more
Managing a family with 3 school age kids, a full-time professional job, 25+ rental units, an investment portfolio made up of mutual funds, stocks, private equity investments and fixed income, and enough time to watch NFL games leave very little time for reflection about my personal financial past. But for all you great readers out … Read more
The corner office. What ambitious newly-minted college graduate wouldn’t want to aim for the corner office? I didn’t. That was far from my goal when I graduated from college over 20 years ago. All I wanted to do was work my tail off in my 20s and 30s so that I don’t have to work … Read more
To begin the new year, I figure let’s look up some financial motivational quotes. I always like to gauge how I think about personal finance and investing and see how other people think about these topics. My background colors the way I think about the world and how I think about personal finance. Other people … Read more
What are the top New Year’s Resolutions for Americans in 2023? According to Statista Global Consumer Survey, to live a healthier life is the top of mind for Americans making New Year’s Resolutions in 2023. Excise more, eat healthier, and lose weight are the top 3 most common New Year’s resolutions. Physical and mental health … Read more
I strongly advocate having numerous revenue streams. Having a multi-legged cash flow stool can help protect against unfortunate financial situations. At the end of the day, I never want to be beholden to one person, one company, or the government to help make my mortgage payments or put food on the table. Over time, my … Read more
California is the most populous state in the United States with over 39 million people. That state makes up 12% of the national population. Not only is California the most populous, it also has the largest economy of any state in the United States. As a stand-alone economy, California ranks in the top 5 economies … Read more
Millionaires. There are more millionaires in the world than I thought. While it is still a lofty financial goal to be a millionaire for many, a million dollars isn’t what it used to be. The number of millionaires in the world totaled 62.5 million in 2021 based on the 2022 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report. … Read more
One of my financial goals is to have a well-funded 401(k). I grew up in a family with very little money. That is one of the reasons why I am mindful of my money and careful with how I spend it because I know how tough it is to live with limited funds. About two … Read more