Every once in awhile, I’m asked why I encourage people to elevate their social standing or improve their financial position. What difference will it make? Granted, some people do have a world-view that is fairly laissez-faire: just go with the flow, do what you can do, take it easy, don’t worry…be happy. I don’t condemn … More Why Elevate?
Pardon my absence. Personal obligations have been at the forefront lately. Nothing bad, just time-consuming. I’m happy to be back, so let’s dive in… There are plenty of obstacles on the road to financial independence: a soft job market, nagging inflation, student loan debt, and, let’s face it, an endless stream of tempting consumer goodies. … More Peer Pressure and Financial Goals
One of the highlights of our trip to Bangkok was my visit to Dan Bespoke Tailors. It had been awhile (years) since I had invested in a sport coat, dress pants, or suit. I already owned two blue blazers, a couple of pair of grey wool slacks, a stack of cotton pants, and an array … More A Visit to Bangkok: Part 3 – Dan Bespoke Tailors
Hello, in case you’ve just found the blog, let me introduce myself and what I do. I’m Byron Tully, author of The Old Money Book. In this series, Old Money University, I’m going to share with you how anyone from any background can adopt the values, priorities, and habits of America’s Upper Class in order … More Old Money University – Lesson Two: How To Handle An Inheritance
As 2026 gets underway, I’ve decided to offer a curriculum of sorts (hence the name) for our Members of the Tribe, old and new. In each lesson, I’ll be presenting a specific Old Money concept or a collection of related fundamentals. Some of the information will be a refresher course for those of you who’ve … More Old Money University – Lesson One: Introduction, Definition, & Origins
Ho ho ho. It’s that time of year again. You’ve just now realized that you need to find a gift for that hard-to-buy-for, hard-to-surprise, hard-to-inspire friend, family member, or colleague. Clothing can be too personal. Wine or spirits, too cliche. Gift cards, too easy. And, let’s be honest, so many material things we give and … More The Ultimate Christmas Gift
Excerpts from an email, from an acquaintance, a couple of weeks ago… “I had success young, which was not completely a good thing. I tended to confuse ‘right place/right time’ with expertise, and took my licks accordingly. “After a setback, I managed to dig my way out and become financially independent. I had just turned … More A Change At 40
I’ve reposted a couple of articles from Tatler, the iconic British magazine that chronicles all things royal, aristocratic, old money, as well as the newly minted and just plain famous. If you want to follow lords, ladies, dukes, and duchesses and keep current on who’s currently dating, marrying, giving birth, divorcing, or dying, Tatler is … More Fulfillment After Success
In response to a blog comment/question (which I cannot locate now, for some reason) I wanted to offer some insights into what makes a rewarding, relaxing, and enjoyable vacation. My apologies for misplacing the comment. And thank you, dear reader, for the inquiry. First, I would suggest that you really do some soul-searching first. This … More The Old Money Vacation
I recently had coffee with a friend who is a few years younger than me. He had returned from a vacation abroad with mixed emotions. Alas, the experience had not been all he’d hoped for. Yes, he had seen memorable monuments and enjoyed some exotic cuisine. He’d slept late at a luxury hotel, a much-needed … More Not The Demographic