Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has ruffled feathers yet again in Washington with her idea of a 70% tax rate on the rich. Depending on what side of the fence you stand on this may seem like the right or wrong thing to do. I’m not here to tell you which side on the fence you should be…
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2018 is over, well almost over, and it has been quite the year. With the New Year coming up that means one thing is for certain: New Year’s resolutions. Personally, I’m not a fan of the term resolution for the simple reason that I think society has changed the meaning. Instead of it being something…
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Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite topic; student loans. I know they aren’t the most exciting topic. In fact, they are extremely boring but learning to understand them may be the most important thing you can do for your finances. Student loans are approaching a tipping point with a total national debt quickly headed towards…
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Who wouldn’t want to quit their jobs right now and retire? I think it’s safe to say most people would, maybe even you. Unfortunately, that may not be realistic at this point in your life. We’ve been told since we can remember that we need to work until we’re 65 years old, then we…
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Buying your first home is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life. Chances are, you are upgrading from a small apartment, with a terrible landlord, that you pay too much in rent for. You’ve been doing this for two plus years and you are ready for the freedom of…
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A couple weeks ago I published the article How Different Couples Eliminate the Stress of Money. In that article, I tried to drive home the fact that you must communicate with your partner, especially about money, if your relationship is going to last for the long haul. I didn’t go to in depth on…
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You don’t have to be involved in the world of stock trading to hear news about the market. Most of you likely scroll past it on social media every day and don’t pay any attention to it. If you consume any form of media whether it is through TV, internet, or radio you have…
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It’s a well-known fact that one of the top causes of a divorce today is the topic of money and the problems that surround it. In fact, according to Marriage.com it is a close second only to infidelity. Money is an uncomfortable topic for most and when that communication breaks down between two…
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Last week we talked about how beneficial credit cards can be in helping to build your credit. This week I figured we would take a step back and understand what is credit and how does it affect us? This article is a direct transcription from my book Young, Dumb, and NOT Broke?!. Basically, consider…
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If you have ever traveled to a major city and stared at the skyline you’ll see some of the world’s most beautiful, and tallest buildings. Have you ever wondered what is in most of these buildings? For the most part, they are usually some sort of financial institution or bank. These companies offer all…
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