Retirement

West Coast Living – Yes It Really Is That Much Better

Let’s be honest. The West Coast is the best coast. West Coast living is far superior to East Coast living, especially during the winter time. I’ve lived on both coasts for over a decade and am giving you guys the honest truth. Despite an honest attempt to search for more great things about the East […]

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The Emergency Fund Fallacy: It’s All The Same Money

It continues to perplex me why there should be a distinction between an emergency fund and your general savings. There is an emergency fund fallacy that needs to be rectified. If you have $100,000 in the bank, what is the difference between calling it $100,000 in savings, and splicing the funds into $10,000 emergency money

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Searching For Love And A Little More Money

Are you bored at work, searching for love and a little more money? Oh, the monotony of it all! Imagine clocking in, day in and day out with really no change to your job. You’ve got little risk of getting fired. And in 10 years you’ll retire with several million to last you a lifetime. But, in

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Doing Anything You Can to Survive – Silence And Surprise In The Night

Are you doing anything you can to survive? You are not alone. Grit, hustle, perseverance all come to mind when I think about survival. I want to share with you an experience that happened to me in 2010 that made me think about how far each of us will go to survive. One night, I

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The Ripples Of Giving: Why Giving Time And Money Is Great

The following is a guest post by newcomer Jeremy Johnson on why giving time and money is great. Jeremy is a husband and father of two girls (a 2 1/2 year old and a newborn). He recently created a website dedicated to helping people realize their dreams and ideas, make progress on them, and see them

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“Capitalism: A Love Story” DVD Review

Michael Moore thinks he is pointing out injustices through his latest documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story“.  Instead, Michael simply reminds us that life isn’t fair in a free market economy where those who work hard sometimes get the short end of the stick through no fault of their own. Review Of Documentary “Capitalism: A Love

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“The Snark Handbook” Book Review And Giveaway

The Snark Handbook is a collection of witty, snarky phrases for some good laughs. Author: Lawrence Dorfman, some old fella with three decades worth of publishing experience. Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, soft cover, 167 pages, $12.95 Summary: If you ever need something to prop open a door, or start a fire, The Snark Handbook might just

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The Curse Of Making Too Much Money And Not Pursuing Your Dreams

There is a curse of making too much money that I want to talk about. So many of us are caught up in this cycle of wanting to make more and more. This desire is making us unhappy. We need to learn to let go. The luckiest people on earth are perhaps those who don’t

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Samurai’s Alexa Ranking Challenge Update: Progress Through Adversity

It’s been just over a month since the Samurai Alexa Ranking Challenge was announced, and I’m pleased to report we’ve made tremendous progress! With 35+ members strong, we are actively helping each other achieve our respective goals. I’d like to use this opportunity to recognize several Yakezie members for their achievements and initiatives in helping the

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