Empty wallets? Now that the United States budget crisis and raising the debt ceiling is done, we face another volatile stock market. Our collective empty wallets are refilled or are they? Who empties your wallet? Do you keep track of where your money goes? What do you do when you run out of money? ...
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Old Guys Win!
Most of the richest people on the Forbes 400 are over 65 years old! Yea, old guys win! Some of the Forbes 400 inherited their money such as the Waltons (Walmart), others made their money early such as Mark Zuckerburg (Facebook), Sergey Brin, Larry Page (Google) or Bill Gates (Microsoft). Dietrich Mateschitz founded Red Bull in his late 40’s and ...
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Why Isn’t That Enough?
Meat Loaf sings Why Isn't That Enough about his girlfriend leaving him! He sees his dream slipping away. He feels that there is nothing he can do about it. He says he wants her, needs her and loves her. Why isn't that enough? You work hard at your career, dreams or staying out of debt. Why isn't that enough? Here are five financial ...
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When Did I Get Old?
When did I get old? The simple answer is I do not know! I look in the mirror and there is this old person looking back at me. What happened? It was just yesterday, I was sixteen itching to be eighteen, then twenty-one and thirty. Funny, I do not feel old, after all 60 is the new 40! When you are young, you are dying to grow up. When you hit ...
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5 Steps to Buy Income Property
5 steps to buy income property will teach you real estate investing. Income property is investment property bought or developed to earn income through renting, leasing or price appreciation. This can be a condominium, townhouse, home, apartment building, industrial property or commercial office building. Recently, I wrote an article that ...
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My Journey to Success
My journey to success started a long, long time ago in another place and time, I had my dream job at a great company. I was twenty-six (26) years old earning a lot of money, great benefits and a great career. I traveled first class, had a pension and profit sharing! I had my choice of location and the company was expanding. I bought my first ...
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Real-time Ridesharing Is Here
Real-time ridesharing is here! Would you rideshare, if it were convenient? Maybe? Would you rideshare for a reward? Did I get you attention? Who is rewarded? Drivers earn rewards and riders save money. This sounds like a no hassle carpool. Where do I sign up? ...
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Pay As You Drive Insurance
Are you a safe driver? Would you like your insurance premium based on how you drive? If you answer yes, do you speed or drive while using your cell phone, or text or driving drunk? Well I hope not! Are you willing to have an electronic monitor installed in your car? Pay as you drive insurance currently just monitors the number of miles ...
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What is Credit Sesame?
What is Credit Sesame? Money has fascinated me my entire life. My career focused on controlling expenses for public and private companies. As an entrepreneur, I concentrated on finding and building assets such as income property, consulting services and businesses. Taking control of your financial matters was important for success. “Credit ...
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Have Your Dream Wedding at McDonald’s
Have your dream wedding at McDonald's. Is that a dream or nightmare? If you are planning a wedding, where you have the ceremony and reception is important. Right? June starts the beginning of wedding season, so I thought it would be interesting to discuss your choices and maybe add one to the mix! How many of you ever thought planning a ...
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