Written By Paula Pant
Brandon always wanted to be wealthy. He just didn’t know why.
“I don’t like fancy cars, and big houses just seem inefficient,” he said. “I just wanted to have money to manage.”
But in 2011, Brandon discovered the concept of financial independence.
“That just blew my mind — it was just like, oh, I […]
By Paula Pant
Scott Alan Turner used to be a money moron. (In his words.)
He traded a Jeep for a Porsche in his 20s, purchased a 3,000 sq. ft. house with two mortgages, and bought luxury furniture on credit.
The Porsche cost him $800 per month. The house cost $200,000. The furniture? Who knows.
Scott didn’t […]
By Paula Pant
This podcast is a little different.
Instead of interviewing a guest, this episode is a recording of a talk I gave recently.
The audience wanted to know more about the context surrounding the decisions I’ve made regarding business, investing, and money.
Why have I only spent three years of my life in a 9-5 […]
Written By Paula Pant
It’s time to wave the truce flag over one of personal finance’s greatest battles.
One of the most spirited debates in personal finance circles is the classic “earn more” vs. “save more” standoff.
The “earn more” crowd argues that raising your income is the best way to reach financial independence. There’s no upper limit […]
