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Financial Advisors: Your Guide to Not Eating Ramen Forever
Again, just to be clear, I like ramen, both the prepackaged and the type I’ve made from scratch. Not the noodles themselves, but you know what I mean. Just this morning my brother texted me that he had just gotten off the phone with his “financial guy” about opening a...
Appreciating vs Depreciating Assets: The Good, The Bad, and The Expensive
Or: How to Stop Accidentally Lighting Your Money on Fire Picture this: You've got two friends. One is like that reliable buddy who gets better with age—always there for you, constantly improving, maybe even helping you move apartments without complaining. The other?...
Pay Yourself First: The Money Move That Changes Everything
Because you deserve to be first in line for your own money What Does "Pay Yourself First" Actually Mean? Let's start with the basics. "Pay yourself first" doesn't mean you literally hand yourself cash like you're your own employer (though that would be pretty cool)....
The F.I.R.E. Principle: Financial Independence Through Extreme Frugality (And Why It’s Not for Everyone)
Or: How to Retire at 35 by Living Like a College Student Forever Picture this: You're 35 years old, sitting on a beach somewhere tropical, sipping a drink with a tiny umbrella in it, while your former coworkers are stuck in their cubicles wondering if they'll ever...
Is That Sales Job Right for You? Essential Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Sales can be one of the most rewarding career paths—both financially and personally. In fact, I spent most of my career in sales. The best salespeople can often earn more than their managers, enjoy flexible schedules, and develop skills that transfer to any industry....
Decoding Your Paycheck: A Survival Guide to Those Mysterious Numbers
Getting your first real paycheck is like solving a puzzle that nobody gave you the box cover for. You know there's supposed to be a complete picture at the end, but you're staring at a bunch of numbers and abbreviations wondering if someone mixed up the pieces with a...