Hope to Prosper

Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth

Be an Owner, not a Loaner

Investing /

The high inflation has me worried about a number of things, especially the future costs of everything from rent to food.  When I chose my Freedom Number 30 years ago, it seemed like a ridiculous amount of money.  Now, it seems inadequate and is shrinking rapidly.  Thankfully, I have investments that are exceeding the pace …

Paying Your Bills

Finances /

This is a Flashback Post from 2009. I found three of these old draft posts that were half-written from over a decade ago.  Most of the information is just as relevant today as when I first wrote it, so I decided to finish writing them, with some modern perspective. 2010 – How to Negotiate a …

Living With Debt

Debt /

This is a Flashback Post from 2010. I found three of these old draft posts that were half-written from over a decade ago.  Most of the information is just as relevant today as when I first wrote it, so I decided to finish writing them, with some modern perspective. 2010 – How to Negotiate a …