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A new post every week
I hope you enjoy reading these posts as much as I enjoy writing them. They will include topics such as personal finance, FIRE (financial independence retire early), familial relationships, and general day-to-day stories about life. The common theme will stay the same though - how can I get more TIME to do the things I love?
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial or tax advisor. All opinions are my own. This blog is based on my own financial experience towards personal finance.


ZachP
Jan 6, 20246 min read
One Proven Way To Become Wealthy
I have written about wealth and what it truly means to be wealthy. This article is going to focus on the money side of wealth, but...


ZachP
Jul 12, 20233 min read
#97. Whatever You Call It, Take Time To Meditate, Pray, Listen, Etc.
"Go, go, GO!" If you're not on the go, you are not moving forward. Right?? Spending time with your own thoughts can be tricky. Doing so...


ZachP
Jul 7, 20233 min read
#95. "I Wish I Knew What They Were Thinking." Here Is Why This Doesn't Matter
This comes up a lot in our job during plea negotiations, trial work, and other communications. "If only I knew what they were thinking,...


ZachP
Jul 5, 20232 min read
#94. What Does Writing Things Down Actually Accomplish?
Having someone in your life to keep you accountable is great, whether that is through a life coach, partner, friend, etc. However, once...


ZachP
Jun 30, 20232 min read
#92. "I Hate Work! I Just Want To Retire!"
I hear or read this phrase or something similar almost weekly. It's at the tip of so many tongues. It's completely understandable why...


ZachP
Jun 28, 20233 min read
#91. Procrastination: The Terminator To Your Wealth-Building Journey
Procrastination can annihilate a person's wealth-building journey. It prevents you from changing jobs, starting that business venture,...


ZachP
Jun 23, 20233 min read
#89. When To Hire A Professional
Socrates, in Plato's Republic, Part 2, embarked on a thought experiment to build a "just city". The premise behind this city is that...


ZachP
Jun 16, 20232 min read
#86. Personal Finance Is Personal
"It's called "personal" finance for a reason." The first time I heard that phrase was from Andy Hill, founder of Marriage Kids and Money....


ZachP
Jun 9, 20232 min read
#83. Be Generous With Your Time
"I cannot afford to make a donation." This may be true, especially if you are tracking and maximizing every penny. This week our football...


ZachP
May 26, 20232 min read
#77. Is "Work-Optional" The New "Retire Early"?
The more people I talk to about retirement, the more I hear, "I don't want to just set around doing nothing all day. I plan to work on...


ZachP
May 24, 20232 min read
#76. Why You Shouldn't Be A Saver
Before you do a happy dance because The Sytch said you didn't need to save money, listen up. After a person has their emergency fund in...


ZachP
May 22, 20233 min read
#75. Chasing FI Doesn't Have To Be Lonely
The journey to financial independence ("FI") can be very lonely at times. When you are doing something that most people are not, you will...


ZachP
May 12, 20233 min read
#71. Is Your Fuel Tank on "E"? A Common Problem When Chasing FI
I gauge a lot of things in life like a fuel tank. No one in this world has an infinite supply of "X" without needing to refill their...


ZachP
May 8, 20233 min read
#69. Learn Daily
The moment you believe you have all the answers is the moment you should expect to be hit with a piece of humble pie. A major detriment...


ZachP
Apr 28, 20232 min read
#65. First Time, Every Time
If you have been keeping up with my posts, you know that I have been in a week-long jury trial skills course. Each day has consisted of...


ZachP
Apr 26, 20234 min read
#64. Introducing The Couples' Financial Conversations & Goal Setting Worksheet
Money is often cited as one of the leading causes of stress and conflict in relationships. It is easy to say, "As a couple you should be...


ZachP
Apr 24, 20234 min read
#63. The Paradox of Building Wealth: Simple Formula, Complex Journey
At first glance, the formula for building wealth seems deceptively simple: spend less than you earn, save and invest the difference, and...


ZachP
Apr 21, 20232 min read
#62. The Power of Continuous Learning
As a seasoned attorney with eight years of experience handling a wide range of cases, I know the importance of continuous learning and...


ZachP
Apr 19, 20232 min read
#61. I've Got Another Confession To Make (said in my best Dave Grohl voice)
I am sitting here blasting Best of You by the Foo Fighters, and the first line is this, "I've got another confession to make, I'm your...


ZachP
Apr 14, 20235 min read
#59. Love & Money: Combining Finances Is A Tricky Game
Combining finances as a couple is tricky. However, properly navigating this financial partnership is crucial for building trust,...
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