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Friction and money aren’t often two words paired together, but there is a big relationship between the two. Friction is actually one of the most
Interest Rate Cut: Stop and Think
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People are getting really excited because the Fed cut the interest rate for the first time in several years. I don’t remember this kind of
My Opinion Pays! 8 Ways to Get Paid for Your Opinion
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My opinion pays! Who wouldn’t want to get paid for giving their opinion? In this post I’ll show you eight ways to get paid for
A New Way to Think of Getting a Raise
July 8, 2021
I think when most people think of getting a raise or pay increase, they think of making more money at work. Maybe by getting a promotion and making more, or moving up a step on the pay scale. Or making more sales, getting a bonus, or even starting a business.
Inflation and Investing—What Should You Do?
June 3, 2021
One of the hot topics of late is inflation. Many experts are predicting we’re going to see inflation, hyperinflation, or even stagflation. A white hot real estate seller’s market, increased printing of money, and a rise in the cost of goods like fuel and groceries have all contributed to these conversations. It’s impossible to predict what’s on the horizon, but the clues are certainly out there that more inflation is coming.
The Simple Pleasures
March 4, 2021
My wife and I took our two daughters to get burgers and ice cream at the mall on a Friday evening. With restaurants being closed on and off over the past year, we haven’t been out to eat as much as we used to. Not that we used to eat out all the time, but we’d go out to eat once every week or two.
How I Saved $50 at the Store in Less Than 45 Seconds
February 15, 2021
In my book Cash Uncomplicated, I devote an entire chapter to easy and effortless ways we can save money at the grocery store. I didn’t necessarily intend for it to be a full chapter, but as I was writing it, it became more and more clear that there was plenty of content to make it a whole chapter.
Why the Pandemic Prompted Me to Increase My Emergency Fund
February 8, 2021
Over the past several years, I have consistently kept an emergency fund. I’ve been comfortable with about three to four months of expenses in the bank. My wife and I both have consistent sources of income so our strategy has been to hold smaller reserves and invest more aggressively.
Don’t Let FOMO Influence Your Investing Strategies
February 1, 2021
Over the past week, there’s been a lot in the news and social media about stock speculation. GameStop in particular saw their stock prices wildly fluctuate. Wall Street hedge funds, expecting the GameStop stock to fall, have been shorting the stock.
You Have To Do The Little Things
December 21, 2020
I was inspired by an exceptional speech I heard the other day. This speech was given in 2014, so I’m a little late to the party. As I was watching it, I asked my wife if she was listening to any of it. She said she saw it when it first came out. Better late than never I guess.
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