Retirement can happen at any time! A typical definition of retirement is the act of leaving one’s job and ceasing work. In my parent’s generation, you kicked back and did not do much. It was a way of withdrawing or retreating from the work world. It may happen at a certain age or when you accumulate sufficient assets, money, investments or ...
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Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich man, poor man is not intended to leave out women! I am really trying to examine the difference between rich and poor and help you achieve what you say is a goal. Most 18-25 year old say getting rich and becoming famous are important goals for them. I am not sure if it is limited to just that age group either! Do you want to know how to get ...
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Friday Night Links: Fraud Edition
I was a victim of online fraud! Not in the usual sense, but read further for the whole story. I started shopping online a couple years ago because it is easy and I can find the lowest prices by just using a shopping bot. Although I am hardly a big time shopper, I have bought a variety of products online. ...
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Friday Night Links: Olympic Medals Edition
How much are 2012 Olympic medals? There seems to be variety of numbers, here are a representation of what they cost: a bronze medal costs roughly $10, silver costs $275 and gold costs $494. Winning a gold medal takes years of effort and sacrifice. The value of an Olympic medal can be priceless! Are there any future Olympians out there? ...
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Buy New Appliances and Save Money!
Yes, I am saying to buy new appliances and save money. Recently, I bought a new refrigerator to replace a nineteen (19) year old refrigerator. It was freezing up and leaking water from the freezer. It just didn’t make sense to repair because of the age and we wanted a stainless steel one to match relatively new dishwasher. I hate shopping for ...
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The 3 R’s of Success
The 3 R’s of Success is the eighteenth in a series of articles to help you reach your goal. What are your goals? I know you thought about it! You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made! Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going. You wouldn't get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it ...
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Do You Want to Earn More Money?
Do you have to work more to earn more money? Many financial experts suggest starting a business, getting a second job, or a side hustle. Is this really the solution? Is the alternative to just spend less? Have you thought about how to earn more money without leaving your day job? Do you need more money to pay down debt or is it just a sign of ...
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The Google Diet
Google is making a conscious effort to change the eating habits of their employees. Did they put all their employees on a diet? That would not be very Google like, would it? They made small changes that are paying off big! Change is difficult, but worthwhile. If you think I am only talking about diet, you never read my articles before. Find ...
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Friday Night Links: Diet Edition
A diet is a regimen of eating and drinking sparingly so as to reduce one’s weight. A financial diet would be reducing your spending to achieve a particular goal such as saving, reducing debt or some other financial goal. I bet you thought I was just going to talk about dieting. Wouldn't it be nice if there were a patch for dieting and personal ...
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How to Run a Successful Business
Running a successful business does not just happen! I have often said that if you do something you like, you will be good at it. If you are really good at it, you should work for yourself. Successful people have characteristics that separate them from the rest of us. Do you need to have all these characteristics or traits to succeed? No, but ...
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