There should be no price barrier when it comes to investing your money. Sure owning a single stock of Apple or Amazon will set you back over $1,000 but you can still make wise investment decisions for your future. In my experience, there are two preferred methods. The first is a retirement account. I put... Continue Reading →
Financial Independence Vs. Wealth Accumulation
I've come to the realization that I have 2 clear financial goals: Financial Independence and Wealth Accumulation. These 2 goals, at times, contradict each other and at others overlap. First I would like to lay out the goals of each as I apply them in my life: Goals of Financial Independence: To not have any... Continue Reading →
2019 Top Investing and Finance Educational Resources
Looking for the best finance learning resources from beginner to intermediate level investing? At the Part Time Investor I have you covered. 2019 is right around the corner and I would like to share some of my favorite self education finance and investing hacks that I have used in the past year: Investopedia - A... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Frugillionaire
I picked up Frugillionaire - 500 Fabulous Ways to Live Richly and Save a Fortune by Francine Jay the other day while doing homework at my base library. It was an easy read and a good starting point for anyone looking into saving money and creating wealth. As I have been on my Financial Independence... Continue Reading →
Missed Investing Opportunities
At the Part Time Investor I sometimes look back at all the missed opportunities or "I wish I had..." moments when it comes to my money. For instance; waiting so long to buy a house or not buying stocks like Amazon back in 2003. For context I graduated High School in 2002 shortly after the... Continue Reading →
Military Financial Tips #6 My VA Home Loan Buying Experience
Have you considered a VA Home Loan for buying your next home? At The Part Time Investor I believe home ownership is a key ingredient to building wealth. Owning a home outright is one of my goals to financial independence. After 8 years of paying rent I realized my money, or should I say my... Continue Reading →
Managing Multiple Trading Platforms
I was recently asked how I validate investing on multiple platforms. I currently use Acorns, Robinhood, and M1 Finance as my online brokerages of choice. To answer that I need to provide a quick breakdown of the three: Acorns has a brokerage fee of $1 a month that allows unlimited transactions. It takes the spare... Continue Reading →
Military Financial Tips #5 Discounts
One of the most overlooked military benefits are the discounts you can receive on everyday items. My wife and I try to go to NAS North Island every Sunday to get gas, groceries, and hit the Exchange for tax free shopping of general home goods. The Exchange is where was also do most of our... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday (To Me) FI Edition
I turn 35 today, which means... Well I don't know what it means. I guess I feel one day older than yesterday. I am, however, one day closer to Financial Independence! Upcoming Professional Financial Goals: 1 more year until I earn my Bachelors Degree in Business Management. 4 more years to earn 2 Professional Certifications... Continue Reading →
Book Review – The Intelligent Investor
"[I]nvesting isn't about beating others at their own game. It's about controlling yourself at your own game." -Zweig The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing by Benjamin Graham and commentary by Jason Zweig is a must read for anyone who wants to get into or is interested in value investing. Graham literally wrote the... Continue Reading →