If you’ve visited my blog before, you probably know that I am a huge triathlon enthusiast. As a six-time Ironman finisher, I thrive on the adrenaline and challenge that each competition presents. But just like … Read More
Your Expensive Hobby Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Budget
Training for a triathlon is an expensive hobby. It can be really hard to get started and, in some situations, you can spend A LOT of money on something you may not even like. Just … Read More
What Triathlon Training has taught me about Financial Freedom
For a little background on me: I am a six-time Ironman finisher, having finished most of my races in the top 1/3rd of my age group. While I have been physically active throughout my life, … Read More
Your Best Resources: Time, Skills, Energy, Money
Putting your best resources to good use is essential. The same principle applies whether you are planning your financial future or training for a triathlon. For example, if you’re preparing for the latter, you should … Read More
How Your Financial Life is Like a Triathlon
A friend of mine recently began training for a triathlon, which was not all that surprising. He is in great shape, loves to exercise, and is always looking for a new challenge. However, in spite … Read More
Foundation #4 – Use Debt Wisely
Debt is borrowing money from someone and promising to pay it back at some future date or over time. Businesses borrow money all the time to expand, provide more services etc. For individuals concerned about … Read More
Foundation #3 – Build Wealth Systematically
There are lots of ways to build wealth. Here are three common factors in many of the most successful strategies. When these factors are combined, good things can happen in a relatively short amount of time. 1) … Read More
Foundation #2 – Protect What You Can’t Afford to Lose
Financial Fitness Foundation #2 – Protect what you can’t afford to lose Life is full of ups and downs. We need to plan and work toward what we want to accomplish, but also make sure we … Read More
Foundation #1 (Part 2) – Something Intelligent
Spend less than what you earn (and do something intelligent with what is left) In my last post, I discussed the foundation of ‘Spend less than what you earn.’ I got lots of questions about … Read More
First Foundation of Financial Fitness
There is a lot more to Financial Fitness and Independence than just a foundation, but you have to start somewhere, right? So I am going to share with you my first of 5 Foundations For … Read More