How to Retire in Your 40s
The story appeared in mid-December, 2014, in the New York Magazine. An amazing tale of financial genius, all the more astounding because the subject was still a junior in high school. Mohammed Islam had made a fortune in the stock market. Seventy-two million dollars from trading stocks on his lunch…
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My Advice to Teenagers Who Want Money
She said “No!” to me and slammed the door. She was on my paper route. I asked out every girl on my paper route. All three of them. I liked having a captive audience. I would hand them the paper and say, “Want to go to a movie?” They all…
READ MORE54 Ways to Save Money
America Saves: General Save your loose change. Putting aside fifty cents a day over the course of a year will allow you to save nearly 40% of a $500 emergency fund. Keep track of your spending. At least once a month, use credit card, checking, and other records to review…
READ MORE10 Tips for Retirement Savings
How Stuff Works: Retirement just kind of happens. If we live long enough, we’ll eventually reach a point where we either leave our careers, opt for another, less intense work life, or finish working for a living altogether. There was a time when companies included pension plans in their compensation…
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One Myth of Making Money
Hey, Jimmy Vegas! My good friend Jimmy Sweeney is back once again with another incredible article on the #TRUTH about Internet Marketing. He’s always been a “numbers guy”, and I respect that, because numbers are the #truth in business. Enjoy this wisdom from Jimmy Vegas…and don’t forget to ask me…
READ MOREThe 10 Best Places to Retire Abroad
The Telegraph: As the memories of the warmth and carefree air of a British summer fade, many people nearing pension age may be giving thoughts to retiring abroad, writes Ian Cowie. Cheaper and more convenient air travel has made the world smaller – so you no longer need to say farewell…
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The Secret to Managing People
Are you practicing Situational Leadership?
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Living Rich: Dine Out on Warren Buffett’s Favorite Foods
Want to enjoy one of Warren Buffett’s favorite desserts? Head over to Dairy Queen for a Dilly Bar. Dairy Queen is just one of Berkshire Hathaway’s holdings that Buffett personally supports. Coca-Cola is another. He’s a big fan of Cherry Coke, and the local restaurants he frequents in Omaha bring…
READ MORETop 10 Best Cities For Jobs
1. Raleigh, NC Number of job openings: 24,146 Median base salary: $50,950 Median home value: $198,400 Investor Place: The Raleigh-Durham area in North Carolina is home to the famed Research Triangle Park, where a host of health and technology companies have set up shop. It’s also known for its schools…
READ MOREWhat The Middle Class Doesn’t Understand About Rich People
Business Insider: The rich think and act differently from the middle class. Few people in the middle class really understand the mindset of the richest people. After all, if they did, they would be among the top earners as well. We’ve all heard the remarks: Rich people are lucky, rich…
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The Platinum Rule
We have all heard of the Golden Rule – and many people aspire to live by it. The Golden Rule is not a panacea. Think about it: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The Golden Rule implies the basic assumption that other people would like…
READ MOREIf You Want to Retire in the Next Five Years, Do These 9 Things Now
Time: Time for one last push to get you where you want to be By the time you hit 60, you’ve hopefully built up a significant savings balance. But even if the number is big, you have to be careful about protecting what you’ve built, while still taking advantage of…
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