The motivation behind Smotherman's work extends beyond transactions. He says, "Growing up without much shapes how I think ...
Like “getting in shape,” the term “financial independence” has the ring of being a worthy goal but resists a clear and universal definition. Thus, it’s repeated liberally by everyone from ...
Financial educator JL Collins—known as the “Godfather of Financial Independence”—is advising millennials and younger generations to rent instead of buy a home. In a recent conversation with Hasan ...
As fireworks light up the sky and we celebrate our country's independence, it's a great time to reflect on another kind of individual freedom -- financial independence. While our founding fathers ...
Financial independence can seem like an almost fictitious concept if you’re not in a high tax bracket or have only recently started learning about personal finance. However, achieving financial ...
Why chasing a portfolio number sabotages financial independence. The Finish Line Fallacy explained—and what to focus on instead.
The Fourth of July, our national Independence Day, may get you thinking of the many freedoms you enjoy. But have you thought of what you might need to do to attain financial freedom? Your first step ...
Actress Reese Witherspoon is known for her talent and versatility in gripping dramas such as Big Little Lies and The Morning Show, or light-hearted fare like Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama. But ...
I have a friend who has been a financial advisor for more than three decades. Among his favorite conversations with clients is the one when he can tell them that they are “one bad meeting away…” ...