Drake Media Inc., the parent company behind the acclaimed personal finance site Get Rich Slowly, officially acquired Financial Highway, along with excessreturn.net, on January 8, 2015.
Get Rich Slowly was established with the mission to furnish indispensable information for individuals pursuing financial independence and empowerment. Financial Highway, which was one of the pioneering personal finance blogs to harness the power of social media platforms like Digg and Twitter, was launched by Ramis Jamali in 2009.
About Financial Highway
Financial Highway welcomes readers to embark on a journey towards achieving financial freedom. Recognizing that financial education is vital for all, regardless of socio-economic status, the site is dedicated to providing fundamental knowledge on effective money management. As founder Ray states, “Money cannot buy happiness, but it can make things easier if utilized responsibly.” Financial Highway covers crucial topics such as credit card usage, debt elimination, savings, investing, and consumer protection, aiming to foster financial literacy and encourage a healthy financial lifestyle. Ray’s expertise is underpinned by his extensive background in the investment industry, complemented by his specialized education in psychology and completion of various professional courses, including the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.
About Get Rich Slowly
Launched in April 2006 by J.D. Roth, Get Rich Slowly is an esteemed online personal finance publication dedicated to sharing insights and real-life stories on debt elimination, saving strategies, and practical investing advice. The platform also offers reviews of financial books, magazines, and software, alongside covering relevant subjects like simplicity, frugality, and personal development.
Tom Drake, the Editor-in-Chief of Get Rich Slowly, expressed his enthusiasm over the acquisition: “Financial Highway was a blog I personally admired when I entered the online personal finance space in 2009. It was my go-to resource for trusted advice and valuable insights. We are incredibly excited to have Financial Highway join Get Rich Slowly and continue its legacy of empowering readers with financial knowledge.”
Original source: https://drakemedia.ca/financial-highway/