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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Fox News and Virgin River Drama
May 22, 2026
It's always en vogue to be doom and gloom. About anything really. But particularly about the world or the economy. It was ever thus. And look, there's always bad stuff going on out there. And it's profoundly easy to f...
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Jumbo fruity pebble marshmallow treats
May 21, 2026
Several years ago, my wife and I packed up the car and hit road. We were Dallas bound. One glorious night away from the kids. And we love our kids. They are genuinely the best. But parents gotta catch their breath occ...
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Face your Phase 10 demons
May 20, 2026
I love Phase 10. Great game. Easy to learn. No pieces. Doesn’t take 4 hours to play. Only a little math. Phase 10 teaches several valuable life lessons too. Patience with yourself. You might fall behind a bit. Maybe a...
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.