Mini Wise Money: The Apple of My Eye

A Tribute to the Apple of My Eye   Kiss Ella’s forehead “Mommy will come pick you up in two months.” Watch her cry with her arms outstretched for me A calling Passion for learning Resolve to challenge and develop

Top 10 Ways Mini Will Pay for Her College… on Her Own (Mostly)

Top 10 Ways Mini Will Pay for Her College… on Her Own (Mostly)

I just started funding Mini’s 529 this year with goal of maxing out first 2 years @ 14k each. I’m front loader in all things I deem worthwhile: studying, investing, or building businesses. Since Mini can be heading to college

The Cost of Buying 2 Homes in 2 Years.

This post is written a few months ago, prior to the transactions of selling 1st home and buying 2nd home have taken places. Actual figures approximate estimates below & will be updated once all finalized. Say what? DWM purchased 2 homes

A Mother’s Love & Pride Collide: DWM’s Letter to MWM

A Mother’s Love & Pride Collide: DWM’s Letter to MWM

This is a letter I wrote to MWM after watching her long-anticipated Aladdin (a school play performed by Sunrise Drive Elementary students), during which I felt my heart was wrenched.     Dearest sweetie pie, I love you. I realized

Raising Mini Wise Money

Raising Mini Wise Money

8-year-old Mini Wise Money commands a stronger grasp of personal finance than Dr. Wise Money had in her late 20’s. I feel lucky in this respect as it’s every mother’s hope for her child to surpass her in wisdom, integrity,