April Is the Cruelest Month
Rural Life Lately & Chisholm On Rewind
š¾Rural Life Lately
April was very cruel this year. Much of it was cold, rainy (and even snowy), and it felt like spring would never come. And as it does every year, one day in early May, you wake upāand somehow spring has arrived overnight!
Our biggest challenge this year is starting the farm restoration process in addition to our usual large garden, chickens, and country life. I remind myself daily that this way of life is a choice, and that all these endeavors, while sometimes arduous and challengingābring satisfaction and joy.
Some early spring photos: garlic has come up, new chicks are growing, and the tulips I planted last fall are blooming!
āŖChisholm On Rewind
Here are some of last monthās YouTube videos. Make sure to subscribe (@chisholmfinancial) to receive weekly videos about all things finance!
š„Why Dividend Investing Might Be Sabotaging Your Wealth (If Youāre Under 65)
What if everything you've heard about dividend investing is actually holding you back? While your retired parents might be cashing dividend checks, I'm about to show you why this strategy could be costing you thousands in potential wealth if you're under 65.
š„Retirement Tax Secrets: How to Keep More of What You've Earned
Think you'll pay less taxes in retirement? That's what most people assume, but the reality can be shocking. In the next few minutes I will explain three critical tax traps that drain retirement accounts and the simple strategies to legally avoid them.
š„5 Ways Downsizing Could Save Your Retirement
Your house might be secretly draining your retirement potential. What if I told you that moving to a smaller home could add money to your retirement and cut your stress in half? In this video, I share 5 financial benefits downsizing your home could bring you in retirement.
āØOn the Stack Lately
Some posts from last month to help you navigate the Chisholm Journal and to figure out if Bitcoin is worth all the hype.
Why I write, what I write, and what to read first.
It took me many twists and turns to build my life in a place I love, and without strong financial foundations, none of it would have happened. So I write to share my thoughts and lessons as a Certified Financial PlannerĀ®, ruralist, heritage farmer, and business owner traveling the road to financial freedom, self-sufficiency, and a life of purpose and meā¦
Market Volatility Will Not Be Alleviated by Focusing on Bitcoin
We have a seemingly bi-polar market these recent weeks. What is happening, and when will things calm down? I give you some thoughts about why I think this is happening, and what you should anticipate in the future. If you found this live helpful, consider subscribing to the Chisholm Journal. I regularly go live and write about why your finances matter &ā¦
āØMayās Substack Live, Thursday, May 22, 1pm EST
Join me for our monthly live. I answer reader questions and touch on any pertinent financial news and events. We focus on areas that help you figure out what to do now with your finances.
Iām always eager to hear from my readers. If you have any finance-related questions or topics you'd like me to cover, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your input helps shape my content and ensures Iām addressing what matters most to you.
Wishing you many happy market returns!