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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.

Freed from the golden handcuffs: the surprising joy of being laid-off

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Anyone can feel like they have golden handcuffs even if they don’t make a lot of money. But breaking free can give you surprising relief. There is a lot to be unhappy about right now. Rampant injustice, an economy that … Read More … Read More

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Where you can find me on social media (and why)

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An update on my social media channels, including reasoning for why I’m on (or not on) certain sites. A few years back, I talked about what social media I was using (and, more to the point, not using). It’s a … Read More … Read More

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Enroll in my new course: Take Control of Your Money Story

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I announce the release of my first-ever online course, and why knowing your money story is so crucial to your building wealth. Ever since I started blogging back in 2012 (no joke!), I’ve wanted to offer more to you. At … Read More … Read More

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The politics in empathy

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If there is any political alignment I have, it’s for views that allow for the most empathy. I believe that’s how most people can thrive. Money is political. There’s no getting around it. We need to acknowledge it and move … Read More … Read More

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Is money political?

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It has become harder to separate the political from our building and maintaining wealth. Probably because money was always political. I’ve spent years trying to convince people that money is inherently emotional. You may think of a financial planner’s report, … Read More … Read More

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What if your community isn’t supportive of your growth?

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If your family or people you love don’t want you to change or grow, you have to help them along, or find your chosen family. Last time, I talked about David, who was at a crossroads in his life: start … Read More … Read More

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Will your growing wealth affect your sense of belonging?

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Your community may change as you build wealth, but that isn’t a reason to hold yourself back. You will find your people. I’ve long said that building wealth won’t turn you into a different person. If you worry that you’re … Read More … Read More

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What kind of freedom are you looking for?

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A brief philosophical discourse on what financial freedom really means, and if there are other ways that we could define freedom. ‘Always with you this freedom! For your walled-up country, always to shout “Freedom! Freedom!” as if it were obvious … Read More … Read More

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If you’re thinking about taking an early withdrawal from your 401(k)

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New legislation eliminates penalties for some early withdrawals from your 401(k). However, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. UPDATE: This legislation has expired as of the end of 2020. Penalties will apply again for early 401k withdrawals. These … Read More … Read More

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The pastor and the flood: A parable on who can save you

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I use the story about the pastor and the flood to ask who you’re waiting for to come to your aid. Is it someone else, or is it you? My dad used to tell this story. It was meant as … Read More … Read More

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