Tag: lessons learned
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Do you feel like your are spending more? Yes, because you are.
I am not sorry if you find this post to be political. Because it isn’t only political, it is also true and can’t be questioned because the facts speak for themselves. Here is the breakdown of inflation over the the last several years. U.S inflation rate for 2023 average has been 4.5% average this year…
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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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How one penny a day could make you rich.
Depending on where you are in your journey towards financial success and financial independence, you may or may not have heard this illustrative point before. And if you have, it is a great reminder on the power of compound interest. Here’s the question for you: I am offering you 1 million dollars today. Or you…
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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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This is a huge advantage that you don’t even know you have.
This morning I read one of the headlines on a popular financial account that I follow on twitter. It said this: Around 1.4 million Britons could lose a fifth of their disposable income if mortgage rates stay at current levels according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The reason this jumped out at me is…
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The biggest wealth creation tool that you already possess.
I am a sucker for catchy headlines more than the next guy I think. Especially when it comes to money, health, fitness, and wealth building. So if you are like me and this headline grabbed your attention I will get straight to the point and why you are here. The biggest wealth creation tool you…
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3 mistakes new investors make when buying their first investment property.
We all make mistakes especially when it is the first time we are doing something. These mistakes usually don’t have long term consequences. Well, we hope not at least. Most mistakes can be over come. However, when it comes to investing in real estate if you can prevent these mistakes you will be way better…
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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…