Tag: accountability
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How the middle class is getting screwed and 10 things you can do to stop it.
It doesn’t take a math wizard for you to look at your checking account and know that your dollars aren’t going as far as they used to. And the current administration is telling you that things are better economically and you know this just isn’t true. The real problem though is the middle class that…
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Why not taking risks is riskier.
Which one of these is riskier… Do nothing…or Doing something? If you are now one of those people who are overthinking the question and trying to add all kinds of nuances and scenarios to it to answer the question. You are most likely not a risk taker. And when you do take risks you probably…
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5 Reasons why the Meritocracy is the best system.
In a world full of different opportunities based on your upbringing and the things you may or may not have been exposed to. The one thing that never fails and will always seek and find the best of the best, is the meritocracy. What is the meritocracy? Meritocracy is a system or philosophy that advocates…
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Embracing Action: Overcoming Indecisiveness
More is lost by indecision than by wrong decision. The first time I heard this quote was in the season four, episode thirteen of the Sopranos. The name of that episode was Whitecaps. And it is by far one of the top five episodes in the series. And this has nothing to do with this…
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5 Key Reasons Why Price Stability Matters: The Importance of Low Inflation for a Strong Economy”
Price stability and low inflation are crucial for a healthy and stable economy. Overall, high inflation can have detrimental effects on the economy, including reduced purchasing power, increased uncertainty, income redistribution issues, disrupted investment and savings patterns, challenges in international competitiveness, and policy difficulties for central banks. It is important for policymakers to address inflationary…
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3 things you should never apologize for.
If you haven’t noticed lately you must be living under a rock. Because it is pervasive in our culture right now. And that is people apologizing for things they should not be apologizing for. Look if you have hurt someone or taken advantage of someone. First: You shouldn’t do that. Secondly, if you did, then…
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Demystifying Present Value: Unlocking the Power of Financial Evaluation
Present value, in finance and investment, refers to the concept of determining the current worth of a future sum of money or a series of cash flows, discounted to reflect the time value of money. It is a method used to evaluate the profitability or attractiveness of an investment opportunity. When it comes to real…
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3 things I did early in life that I would not do today.
A great friend and mentor of mine by the name of Ken Byrd told me years ago, before he passed away. He said, “Brian, some people have one year of experience 20 times, while others have 20 years of experience.” Back then he was talking specifically about career advice and how to grow within an…
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Why you will Never be able to Save yourself in to wealth.
One of the old adages I have heard a million times is this exact phrase. You can’t save yourself in to being wealthy. Translation: You can’t only save money and expect to accumulate wealth. It is impossible. The money you made yesterday is worth less than it is today. And it will be worth less…
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4 mindset shifts that I had to make to build wealth.
There are many ideas and requirements around what true wealth is to an individual. It could be wealth in their health, happiness, love, joy, etc. But in this post I am talking specifically about wealth from a money standpoint and the mindset shifts I had to make to start building some form of it for…