Sign Up! | Tags | Domains | Statistics | Options | Advanced Search
|
Sign Up! | Tags | Domains | Statistics | Options | Advanced Search |
getrichslowly.org » Get Rich Slowly - Sep 10, 2008
Warren Buffett is the richest man in the world, yet his reputation for frugality, folksy wisdom, and straight talk make him seem like just a regular guy, like he might be the billionaire next door. He’s one of my …
Also tagged: interviews, hints and tips, self improvement
theappleblog.com » TheAppleBlog - Sep 8, 2008
Since news came out that Microsoft would be deploying a “Microsoft Gurus” program as part of their $300 million effort to improve their image, they have been consistently compared to ripping off Apple’s “Genius Bar” …
Also tagged: news, microsoft, genius bar
boygeniusreport.com » Boy Genius Report - Sep 7, 2008
We have to wonder if the culmination of Microsoft’s $300 marketing endeavor will be a battle royale on Monday Night Raw or Pay Per View. Windows Gurus vs. Mac Geniuses in a cage match to the death. Not only would we …
Also tagged: news, vista, windows vista, microsoft, apple, windows, mac, services, best buy, circuit city, genius
getrichslowly.org » Get Rich Slowly - Aug 18, 2008
During the first week of July, I had the privilege to chat with financial author Scott Burns. What was intended to be a brief interview about his new book, Spend ’til the End [my review] lasted for nearly two hours …
Also tagged: interviews
getrichslowly.org » Get Rich Slowly - Jun 8, 2008
I write a lot about saving money. Like many of you, I’ve found frugality an excellent way to widen the gap between what I earn and what I spend. Frugality helped me get out of debt, increase my monthly cash flow, and …
Also tagged: interviews, books, entrepreneurship
getrichslowly.org » Get Rich Slowly - Jun 4, 2008
In his book, The 4-Hour Workweek , Tim Ferriss proposes that we shift our focus from end-of-life “macro” retirements to more frequent mini-retirements, which might be spaced throughout a working career. Though similar …
Also tagged: interviews, books, travel, retirement
getrichslowly.org » Get Rich Slowly - May 29, 2008
On a cool Thursday morning last July, I woke early to walk into the hills outside Wells in Somerset County, England. After three-quarters of an hour, I reached a point with a broad vista of the surrounding countryside …
Also tagged: interviews, books, planning, retirement, choices
getrichslowly.org » Get Rich Slowly - May 15, 2008
Occasionally I toy with the idea of creating a Get Rich Slowly podcast. I think it would be a great way to explore topics in greater depth, and in ways that print just cannot handle. I’m also fascinated with the idea …
Also tagged: tools, odds and ends
getrichslowly.org » Get Rich Slowly - May 7, 2008
The problem with the standard financial advice is that it’s bad advice. You’ve been told to work hard, save money, get out of debt, live below your means, and invest in a well-diversified portfolio of mutual funds. But …
getrichslowly.org » Get Rich Slowly - May 5, 2008
Berkshire Hathaway held its annual shareholders meeting over the weekend. The company, run by Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett (the world’s richest man, and one of my personal heroes), continues to do well, though …