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3 Actions to Take in an Hour to Prepare for Emergencies
In my last blog, 3 Actions to Take in an Hour to Build Wealth, I pointed out that many of us waste at least an hour a week. I came up with three very important actions that take an hour or less to do but can significantly improve your finances. I am writing this blog [...]
3 Actions to Take in an Hour to Build Wealth
It’s very obvious to my friends and family that luck plays a dominant part in our fantasy football league. Why? Because I am tied for second place and will possibly make the play offs. Everyone knows that I am not skilled enough to even determine if I am getting the wool put over my eyes [...]
My Favorite Tax Deduction
When you’re a business owner or an independent contractor, of course you can write off everything associated with your business. But what if you aren’t? I have to say that I never really wanted to run my own business– I love being an employee with my W2 at the end of the year. An entrepreneur? [...]
Financial Education: Confessions of a Coupon Hater
Boy did I get an education. Have you ever had one of those experiences where you realize that you have based a huge aspect of your life on a lie? Well I guess that is a bit strong to say a lie but at least incorrect or wrong information? I suspect this happens to many [...]
Target Fund: Glide To or Glide Through
I heard a statistic the other day that the average employee spends 30 minutes choosing their benefits at open enrollment. I cringe to think how some people choose the funds in their 401(k) plans and I’ve seen the resulting disaster from people choosing the wrong funds especially funds they thought were safe and turned out [...]
