John Montgomery
Daily emails. Sometimes great. Always honest.
The daily emails
A short email most weekdays. Money is the main subject. So are decisions, work, life, and whatever else is on my mind that morning.
They're written by John Montgomery, a financial advisor who's been at it for about 15 years. The day job is what gives the emails substance. The emails are what makes the day job interesting.
No paywall. Just emails. Sometimes great. Always honest.
Recent emails
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Why you should consider getting a very expensive Roku
June 3, 2026
A few Christmases back I surprised the kids with an Xbox. We've had a bit of fun with it, but for the most part it has served as a very expensive replacement for the Roku. But the kids will go in phases where they dig...
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Reading on the living room floor
June 3, 2026
People recommend books to me all the time. I usually read them, especially when they come from someone I respect. And almost always, the reaction is meh. You know the feeling. You hop on Amazon, order the book, dig in...
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Weezer vs. The Struts
June 1, 2026
I know basically nothing about The Struts, but Could Have Been Me is one of the great rock songs in the last 20+ years. It seems others might agree with me. It has over 315 million streams on Spotify. Pretty solid. To...
If you want to work with me directly
Sometimes readers want help with their actual money, not just the daily writing.
I take a few new clients each year. The work is long-term, deliberate, and quiet. No product sales. No market timing. No promises about returns.
The voice you've been reading is who you'd be working with. Same brain, all the way through.
The way in is the email list. Read for a while. You'll know.