The SSI Way Newsletter
The SSI Way Newsletter is your go-to resource for actionable financial insights based on the SSI Method (Spending Plan, Savings Plan, Investing Plan). Each issue delivers practical advice, strategies, and real-world solutions to help you take control of your money, navigate economic challenges, and build a sustainable financial future. Whether you're managing debt, saving for big goals, or looking to grow your wealth, The SSI Way Newsletter provides the tools, tips, and inspiration you need to make confident financial decisions. With a focus on clarity and simplicity, we break down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand strategies that anyone can apply to improve their financial life.
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Building in Silence, Preparing for Scale
There are seasons when you’re visible.
And there are seasons when you’re building.
The last several weeks have been a building season for me.
If...
From Spender to Investor: The Quiet Evolution Most People Miss
Most people think their issue with money is discipline, income, or knowledge.
It’s not.
What they’re actually experiencing is a identity mismatch — behaving like a...
When Time Feels Scarce—and How I Took It Back
For a long time, I didn’t realize how deeply incarceration had shaped my relationship with time.
I knew I’d lost years. That part was obvious.What...
From Curious to Confident: Your First Investment in 30 Minutes
Most people don’t avoid investing because they’re lazy.They avoid it because it feels mysterious, intimidating, and high-risk.
So we study it.We read about it.We “plan”...
From Survival to Stability: Why Your Money Habits Make Sense—and How to Change Them
For many people, money habits don’t start with choice—they start with necessity.
When you’ve lived in survival mode, spending often becomes reactive. You make decisions...
A New Year Isn’t Enough—You Need a New Money Mindset
The calendar flipped.The year changed.But if we’re being honest, that alone doesn’t transform much.
Every January, we’re encouraged to set goals, make resolutions, and promise...
A quick update on the newsletter (and what to expect next)
I want to share a quick update about the newsletter and where it’s headed.
As Think Outside the Cell continues to grow — through the...
The Psychology of Progress — Why Staying Consistent Beats Staying Perfect
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier
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The Weekly Wallet — Building Financial Routines That...
Resetting & Rebuilding — Financial Healing After Hard Times
"Out of every crisis comes the chance to be reborn." – Nena O’Neill
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The Weekly Wallet — Starting Fresh After Financial Setbacks
When life...
Mind Over Money — Rewiring Your Money Beliefs
"Whether you think you can or you think you can’t—you’re right." – Henry Ford
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 The Weekly Wallet — Identifying Your Money Story
Every financial...
The Ownership Mindset — Taking Full Control of Your Financial Future
"Until you take ownership for your life, you will always be chasing change." – Jim Rohn
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The Weekly Wallet — Practicing Financial Accountability
True...
Preparing for Uncertain Times
"The best time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." – John F. Kennedy
The Weekly Wallet — Creating a Financial Safety...
