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Nov 15: J.D. Roth of “Get Rich Slowly” Speaking at Central Library

I’m really excited about this one.

J.D. Roth, author of the blog Get Rich Slowly, will be speaking at the Central Library on November 15. According to J.D., the talk will run “from one o’clock until you all run out of questions.” Admission is free.

The library’s website has a nice description of J.D. and his website:

When J.D. Roth found himself overwhelmingly in debt, he hoped that reading personal finance books would help solve the problem quickly. Instead, he discovered that few people get rich quickly, but almost anyone can get rich slowly. His blog Get Rich Slowly is devoted to sensible personal finance. It was recently named most inspiring money blog by Money magazine. Roth describes his blog this way: “You will not find any get-rich-quick schemes here. Nor will you find multi-level marketing fads or hot stock tips. I am not pitching any product or book. Instead, you’ll find daily information about personal finance and related topics.” Roth lives in Portland and makes his living through blogging. He has been blogging about personal finance since 2006.

I’ve been reading Get Rich Slowly for two years and am looking forward to hearing J.D. speak (and to finally putting a face to the blog). I’m not sure what his presentation will cover. Maybe he’ll talk about how he overcame $35,000 in debt, or maybe some other money-related topic. Regardless, it will be worthwhile. Let’s pack the house.

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Presentation by J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly
November 15, 1:00 pm
Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

Add comment November 13th, 2008

Portland’s GetRichSlowly.org on Money Magazine’s 100 Best List

GetRichSlowly.org, a personal finance blog written by Portland-area resident J.D. Roth, has been named “Most Inspiring” blog in the May 2008 issue of Money Magazine. GRS is one of three blogs included in the magazine’s annual list of the top 100 “people, places, things and strategies worth knowing right this minute.”

If you’re a regular reader of Around the Sun, you already know how inspiring I think GetRichSlowly is. The title of “Most Inspiring” definitely fits, but I’d say the site’s combination of information and inspiration is what has kept me coming back for almost two years. (In case you’re wondering, I’ve never met J.D. so it’s not a personal thing; the blog is just that good.)

You can read what Money Magazine has to say here.

The other blogs on the list include another favorite of mine, My Money Blog (named “Most Voyeuristic Blog”), and All Financial Matters (”Most Sensible Blog”).

In addition to blogs, the list covers “bests” in many other categories including jobs, stocks, cars, vacations, places to live, credit cards and more. Be sure to check out the magazine at your local library or online.   

Add comment April 21st, 2008

Portland’s GetRichSlowly.org a Must-Read According to Money Magazine

On an otherwise uneventful plane ride last week, I cracked open the latest issue of Money Magazine wanting to know, as the cover advertised, which money websites were the best. I was so pleased to find that Portland-based GetRichSlowly.org was included among the creme de la creme. GRS is intelligent, informative and inspiring. It’s one of my favorites, and I’m thrilled that it’s getting the attention it deserves.

Writer J.D. covers a variety of money topics as well as the articles I most enjoy—his personal financial successes such as how he conquered $35,000 in debt and his decision to leave his day job.

You can find out about the other 27 best websites here.

Congrats J.D.!

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