Wealth
How I think about budgeting, saving, and investing for the long term.
My Money Philosophy
I'm not a financial advisor. I'm a civil construction superintendent who has spent years obsessing over how to use money to build a stable, flexible life. I think in decades, not weeks. I care more about systems that are simple and repeatable than about finding the "perfect" investment.
In short, my approach is built on a few ideas:
- Think in 10–20 year windows, not day-to-day moves.
- Automate good behavior so willpower doesn't matter as much.
- Kill high-interest debt as fast as possible.
- Use tax-advantaged accounts when they make sense.
- Keep the plan simple enough that you will actually stick to it.
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Start here — the 5-step path
If you're getting serious about money, this is the order I'd work through.
1Know Your MoneyGet clear on your current situation. Track where your money really goes, separate Needs, Fun, and Waste, and build a simple monthly cash flow view.
2Kill High-Interest DebtTreat high-interest debt as a negative investment. Understand the real cost and use methods like the avalanche approach to get rid of it as fast as is reasonable.
3Build an Emergency FundCreate a cash buffer so life's surprises don't knock you into more debt. Start with 1 month of expenses, then grow toward 3, 6, and eventually 12 months.
4Simple Long-Term InvestingUse the right account types, think about taxes now vs later, and invest in basic, broad index funds. No need to trade or time the market.
5Automate Your MoneyAutomate transfers, debt payments, and investing so the system runs even when you are busy. The goal is fewer decisions and more progress.
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