Updated 03/18/2017: Added more details and updated our passive income experiment with new results! In 2009, we wanted to test some of our theories on passive income, but we wanted to do it differently than creating a stock portfolio and leaving it. We settled upon the idea of writing articles for a website and watching the … Read more
It is so easy to look at our circumstances and think “I can’t.” You might be thinking “the odds are stacked up against me, Kris.” Maybe they are. You might say “but Kris, you don’t understand.” I don’t. But what I can tell you is that the odds aren’t stacked as high as you might … Read more
I’ve heard people say “Dreams are just dreams” or “dreams are just something to get you through your day.” I’ve even heard these sentiments echoed on the popular TV show The Office. But are these statements true? If dreams are just something to get you through your day, then why do we do the things … Read more
Everyday, I look at the news and it seems like the world is falling apart. Sometimes, I’m sure it feels like your world is falling apart too, doesn’t it? The bills are due, the cupboards are low, the milk is expired, your kid is sick, the car is making funny sounds, and you’ve got two weeks … Read more
There are many things that we encounter everyday, and if you dig deep enough into each one of them you will find lessons that can be applied in many different ways. Today, we will see what we can learn from an everyday garage door remote. 1. Things Don’t Always Work To Plan Anyone who has … Read more
What Is A Pillar Of Strength A pillar is a load bearing structure that helps keep buildings standing. A financial pillar of strength is a person that is strong, dependable, and intelligent about finances. They are kind, fair, and level-headed in their approach to finances. They accept criticism and understand that they will not be … Read more
On Friday, we discussed diversifying income by creating multiple streams of income. This will hedge against the impact of one stream shrinking, or being eliminated altogether. We will now discuss an example to help illustrate this idea. How Do You Diversify Your Income Streams? Let’s say that you decide to write articles online. There are … Read more