Jay Zigmont's Blog, page 15
September 25, 2022
From DINK to SINK: Updating Your Financial Plan Now That You’re Single
When you move from a couple (DINK) to a single (SINK) you need to revisit your finances.
September 20, 2022
Ryan G – A Portrait of Successful Laziness
If you are Childfree, FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is not only possible, but you can do it while being "successfully lazy."
August 28, 2022
Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness
On August 24th, the Biden administration announced a series of changes to student loans and forgiveness of up to $20,000. There is a lot in what they have announced, so let’s look at how it can help you.
Caring for Elderly Family Members
You may have heard of the “Sandwich Generation”, but those without kids are said to be part of an “open face sandwich” when caring for elderly family members.
Lorna - A Childfree Portrait of Accidental FIRE
Lorna came to the U.S. from Scotland approximately 25 years ago and is a portrait of “accidental” FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early).
Choosing the FILE Lifestyle – Financial Independence, Live Early
If the days of working 25 years to ‘get the watch’ and retire are gone, why are we still setting retirement as our goal? Living a life of Childfree Wealth means you have the time, money, and freedom to do what you want.
The Sabbatical – A tool to recenter and find yourself.
The bonus of being Childfree is that may have the time, money, and freedom to do what we want to do. The challenge is in knowing what we want to do. Taking a sabbatical, a 3-6 month break from work, may be just the tool to help recenter and find yourself.
Ryan A – A Portrait of Freedom and No Regrets
There are many ways to achieve financial independence, but then what? Ryan and his wife are living the FILE life and no regrets.
Get your paperwork right, now! – Wills, Beneficiaries, Living Wills, POAs and more
Many people say they are too young to think about a will and other paperwork. In our current political climate, it is more important than ever to make sure you have all of your documents in top shape.
5 questions to ask yourself before buying a house
The classic advice is that the way to wealth is built around home ownership. This advice is part of the standard script of what is expected. What about if you are living a Childfree lifestyle?
