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Should Both Parents Work?
This article will ruffle some feathers, but it is a topic we must discuss. Most of us never had the option to leave one parent at home, so the question is irrelevant. However, what can we do to give our children this option in the future? I recently finished the fantastic book “The Two-Income Trap”…
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 101: Defeating Self-Doubt
This series will probably be one of the most important I will write over the next few years. Limiting beliefs are the main hindrance between us and happiness. We know we want to achieve specific objectives, but something (mentally) holds us back. To overcome limiting beliefs, we need to understand them, then counteract them. It…
Super-Charged Savings: Save for Your Down Payment Fast!
Saving for the down payment on your first home is one of the most critical goals in your lifetime. Once you have a home, you can parlay the equity into future successes; however, buying your first house is the toughest. With the price of real estate moving upwards of 10% a year, you don’t have…
Freedom Calls: No Freakin’ Way I Am Working 25 More Years 2
Can you imagine waiting until age 66 (according to current social security protocols) to retire? Currently, I am 41 years old, so that would be another 25 years of grinding in the workforce. Do you know what I say to that scenario? No freakin’ way!! I am not spending another 25 years going to work,…
Inflation Ate My Paycheck 102: 10 Creative Ways to Beat Inflation
Hopefully, you can see my cover art for my Inflation Ate My Paycheck series (101). It is a purple dragon who I choose to represent inflation. And boy, is he hungry. We are experiencing runaway inflation for the first time since the 1980s. Let me be clear—you can’t passively beat inflation. You will have to…
Crypto Investing 101: What Type of Investor Are You?
Investing is a very personal endeavor driven by your personality, goals, and ability to handle pressure. There are many types of investing techniques that can suit your persona. Some types of investing are real estate, dividends, capital gains, content creation, automated business, physical business, e*commerce, bonds/interest, collectibles, and cryptocurrencies. Of these strategies, cryptocurrencies may be…
Easter -Nest- Eggs: Build a Dividend Growth Nest Egg
I used to love searching for easter eggs during the Easter Season. My mom would lay out many eggs around the yard or church, and we would run around looking for candy-filled eggs. Childhood memories bring us these incredible feelings of joy and happiness. I am grateful to my parents for ensuring we had moments…
Happiness Isn’t Free 2: Pursue Money for Freedom Not Happiness
Can money make you happy? This is the age-old question that almost everyone has to contemplate. If you got a million dollars tomorrow, would you be happy? Sure, you would be happy at the moment, but would that “happiness” last for the next 10, 20, 30 years? For some, it would, but the thrill of…
It’s Raining Money: How Dividends Can Change Your Life
I’m about three months away from hitting my third anniversary as a dividend investor. I have had many experiences in my life (especially as a US Marine for 23 years), but none are as transformative as dividend investing. Today, I want to talk through some of my experiences with dividend investing, how it’s changed my…
Web Edition- The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever 2!
Links to all 312 Chapters in “The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever 2!” Amazon charges me for the size of the book—thus the ebook edition is $40. If you prefer that version, you can buy it here. Enjoy! Web Edition INTRODUCTION 00 000 The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever 2! FINANCIAL MINDSET 01…
Blue Yield: The Magic of High-Yield Blue Chip Stocks
Income investing is my favorite way to interact with the stock market. I enjoy finding great high-yield products at a discount. When I buy these securities on sale, my dividend yield (income) increases. However, most people will not become income investors. The average person will invest in low-fee index funds, leading to massive gains but…
Inflation Ate My Paycheck 101: Adjust Your Lifestyle Today
Wow, gas prices are heading to an all-time high, and your shopping expenses have nearly doubled. Inflation is upon us, and it’s time for us to decide how to react. What choices do you have to combat inflation? Will your job increase your wages to help you deal with inflation? Do you need to take…
House Rich, Cash Poor: Avoid the Housing Trap
Inflation is upon us, and it doesn’t look to end any time soon. Everywhere we turn, prices are increasing to reflect the new world order. So, what can the average person do to survive? The most significant expense that most people have is housing. The cost of living in our homes is also skyrocketing. I…
Rich & Free: Build an Investment Portfolio in 8 Steps
Building an investment portfolio from the ground up can be a daunting task for anyone. There are so many questions that one has to answer before investing their money. “What is my risk tolerance?” or “How much income do I need?” are some of the first questions that you need to ask yourself before beginning. …
