A quick intro:
Stats:
- 30-something American male
- Son, Brother, Husband, Father
- Lover of spreadsheets
- Fan of low-fee investing
- Amateur trail runner with a dream of one day completing an ultra-marathon
- Driving enthusiast (though, with no current outlets for this)
- Rock climber, adventure seeker, fun lover
- Passionate about helping people better understand personal finance and investing basics
So why are we here, online together? Conversations kept happening in person about personal finances, investing, budgeting, and general financial planning. Family, friends, and coworkers all were so eager just to talk openly about money for once. We had awesome conversations about saving money, how to invest, teaching kids about money, retirement planning, real estate, and more. It was so refreshing to experience this and it just kept happening!
The wheels in my head started turning….if we are having these productive and enlightening conversations where we all benefit in person, I wonder if people elsewhere would also like to talk. I wonder if they are experiencing a distinct avoidance around money with their friends and family. Maybe they, like us, have questions and don’t really know who to believe for the answers.
So I started a Youtube Channel and Instagram account: Abacus Fitness and Money. The goal was and is to talk about the basics of exercise and money in a way that is non-threatening, simple, and helpful to everyone. But making video content is a ton of work and was taking a lot of time away from the very personal relationships that spurred on the creation of the accounts to start with. In the meantime I kept writing. And writing. Notes about books, helpful tips from podcasts, articles to reference in later conversations, questions I had, ponderings about estate planning, and more! But you can’t post a bunch of words to Youtube or Instagram. Hence, the blog!
This is a place where I hope to add the most value to someone like myself who is prone to reading and writing and wants to engage in real conversations about the topics they are most interested in around personal finances. Being a millennial, much of my writing will be from that perspective but a lot can apply to anyone. Plus if you’re in a unique or different situation we can talk about that too.
This is a safe place to question what we have heard and look to learn more. I do not have all the answers. I want to learn along with you. In the meantime I will share my experience, the good sources of information I’ve found, and anything else that can add value to your life and your pursuit of financial wellness.
Let’s learn together!
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVaO3-9dDkesDFAFrvqvcFg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abacusfitnessandmoney/
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