Comments on: My Road to Financial Freedom

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:53:36 +0000

Thanks for talking about your background. On some level we can all relate to at least some of your experiences. The scary bad places we don’t want to go to again. Context makes your counsel all the more valuable to us one on one.

By: financialwizardess

financialwizardess — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:46:58 +0000

Neal, very interesting background. Thanks for sharing. As someone who came from a financially instable upbringing, I can wholly relate with your obsessive fears. I also wonder if I’m on the verge of homelessness even though I’m much more financially secure than most people my age. I consider my upbringing and the fear it created a gift. Sometimes if your parents really screw up or life hands you a bad deal, it teaches you what not to do. Glad you were able to channel your demons in the right direction.

By: FinancialBondage

FinancialBondage — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:24:45 +0000

sometimes lifes lessons are tough. but I’m glad you came through it all. thanks for sharing.

By: Sheri Laine

Sheri Laine — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:34:43 +0000

Thank you for sharing your thought provoking and inspirational heartfelt story.

By: Steve Miller

Steve Miller — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:56:40 +0000

Neal, I just made my first comment on your site on your recent post. Then, I read your bio above. In my book on personal finances, I mention the need of some kind of 12 step program regarding finances. Exciting to see that you joined one! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with others. If you’d like a free copy of my book – perhaps to mention in your blog or give as a gift to clients – let me know and I’ll send you one. You can see it here on Amazon.com -

By: neha

neha — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:06:58 +0000

The above things u wrote are very nice and interesting. Some will understand something from what u wrote u can keep it up.

By: Neal

Neal — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:44:19 +0000

Thanks Charlie. I appreciate the time you took to write. I also agree that each situation is different. Having said that, I’d welcome you to write a post about how the VA is appropriate and cost effective. I’ve made that offer to many people and they haven’t taken me up on it.

I respectfully disagree with you and stand by the article. It’s been 25 years and I’m still waiting to see a VA be a better choice for a client than other less expensive alternatives.

By: Neal

Neal — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:29:36 +0000

Thanks Gary. I really appreciate you sharing with the next generation of Wealth Pilgrims!

By: Gary Seidler

Gary Seidler — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:13:33 +0000

Pilgrim,

After reviewing your last several columns, l’ve decided to share your blog with my two
’20-something sons’…lf they learn just a smidgen from your blog, they will develop a 100% better understanding of money matters.

You are delivering a valuable service.

By: Bob Burg

Bob Burg — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:26:32 +0000

Wow – thank you for sharing that part of your life, Neal. That is an amazing story and the fact that you got fought your way through the difficult times (both financial and emotional) as you did and have built the life you’ve built for yourself, is a great testament to your spirit, smarts and courage.