My name is Bret and I’m an IT Manager for a medical device company. In my spare time, I blog about Personal Finance. I’ve been saving and investing for almost 25 years. I created this blog to help share this experience with others.
I’m also a family man. I have a wife of 19 years, a son in college and a daughter in high school. We have a big extended family and we spend a lot of time together, with vacations and activities. We also have a lot of pets. I live in San Clemente, California.
What I’m Like
I may be a computer guy, but I’m not a nerd. I don’t have the latest gadgets or read tech journals. I love technology and I enjoy the many challenges and opportunities it presents. But, I don’t allow my work to define my lifestyle. I live a casual home life as a balance to my career.
I’m more of the athletic type that loves the outdoors and action sports. I like to ride motorcycles and mountain bikes. I like to hunt and fish. I also surf and ride a Jet Ski. I treat every day as a gift and enjoy life as much as possible.
Why I Blog
I became interested in Personal Finance at age 19. I read a wonderful book called “The Richest Man in Babylon” and it changed my life. The real epiphany for me was that investing and personal finance are really quite simple. You just pick a monthly amount and start investing. Sure, there are some advanced subjects and considerations. But, it’s not as complex as insiders want you to believe. Anyone can do it. And, everyone should.
Most important to me, is that many Americans aren’t saving or investing for their futures. They are often mired in debt and struggling with their finances. I would like to do something to help. I would like to share wealth concepts from the books I have read. I would like to share the great advice from people who have helped me on my way. And, I would like to share experiences with others, who are interested in Personal Finance.
Posts about Me
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What I Learned from my Mom
What I Learned from my Two Dads
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