In today’s day and age, the hope that everyone can hit their FIRE (financial independence, retire early) number is something to strive for. Whether it’s $1 million or $10 million, there is a number…
There is no question that Dave Ramsey is a polarizing figure in the financial world, with his brutal honesty often conflicting with concerns that his advice might not be all that good. The reality…
When you think about the different ways you can earn money for retirement, pension plans don’t come up nearly as often as they used to. Sadly, pensions were far more common during the baby…
Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Flywheel Publishing and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. One of the biggest financial lessons everyone needs to learn…
It should come as no surprise that rents in cities across the country increased by over one-third in 2025 compared to the previous year. While this isn’t true across the board, the cities with…
One of the most challenging things any parent has to do at some point in their lifetime is decide how much or how little to give their children financially. This is a decision millions…
As one of the world’s most secretive yet public intelligence agencies, the Central Intelligence Agency needs little introduction. Founded in September 1947 in the aftermath of World War II, the CIA, as it is…
One of the biggest advantages of the fat or chubby FIRE lifestyle (financial independence, retire early) is the freedom to meaningfully improve your quality of life. That freedom shows up most clearly when someone…
One of the most interesting challenges with deciding when to retire is a timeless debate about whether or not you will run out of money before passing away. This is understandably a big concern…
When starting a business with family, it’s pretty much a roll of the dice as to whether it will work out. Even with a great product, storefront, or sales pitch, family nonsense can sometimes…
As with many individuals trying to live in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) world, there is always a question about the best path forward. The hope is that by working hard early on…
It goes without saying that the national debt is rising every day as the “clock” continues to show the math heading in the wrong direction. Whether due to an aging population, budget deficits, or…
Southwest Airlines has been known as one of the friendliest companies in the friendly skies for as long as the airline industry can remember. Airlines are often seen as some of the most consumer…
In today’s financial world, there’s a clear lesson to learn in that you shouldn’t hesitate to invest money in retirement. There are no guarantees around income or market growth, but every cent counts, so…
When we think about credit cards and the best cash-back and travel options available, there is a good chance you won’t hear anything about store-branded credit cards. The biggest issue isn’t that these cards…
It should go without saying that the most important thing you need to do with a credit card is use it responsibly. If you don’t, the consequences can be terrible, including debt collectors and…
For as many years as I can remember I’ve heard the phrase “cash is king,” but I don’t believe that’s really telling the whole story anymore. Cash may be great for some things, but…
Entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and family man, Jim Rohn was many things to many people, seemingly excelling at all of them. Born to a poor family, by the time Rohn turned 30, he was…
In the history of the business world, it should go without saying that far more companies fail than succeed. This is an unfortunate truth, with as many as 20% of new businesses failing in…
If you have even remotely studied the baby boomer generation, you know this is not only the largest group of Americans but also some of the wealthiest in history. Baby boomers were born from…
