Career & Employment

A Stealth Wealth Case Study On What Not To Do To Blend In

As the economy slows thanks to a Fed-induced recession, anger against anybody who is perceived to have more wealth or success will go up. As a result, it’s important to practice Stealth Wealth to stay safe and happy. I know anger has increased since the bear market began because I run a personal finance website […]

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The Best Life Hack For Americans: Taking Advantage Of Canada

Some Americans fear higher taxes so much they are willing to move. The capital gains tax rate might go up. The step-up basis might go away. And the top marginal income tax rate might go up too. Therefore, may I present the best life hack for Americans: taking advantage of Canada! I’m always looking for

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How One Man Negotiated A $40 Million Mass Severance Package

Although it’s a bummer to hear about more layoffs as the economy slows, I also feel a lot of hope and excitement for those who have lost their jobs for two reasons. First, there is the benefit of getting a severance package. Imagine getting a severance package worth six months of salary and then finding

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Should You Write A Book? Pros And Cons Of Being An Author

So you want to write a book but aren’t sure if it’s worth your time. As a published author of both an ebook and a traditional hardcover book, let me share with you the pros and cons of being an author. Given the success of my Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buy This, Not That, I’ve

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Short-Term Thinking Destroys Long-Term Wealth: Do A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Before making any big financial decision, always do a cost-benefit analysis. Focus on the costs more because most people are too mesmerized by the benefits. Great marketing and perennial optimism can lead to great disappointment. In the post, The Second Biggest Financial Mistake You Can Ever Make, I made the argument to never expect your

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How To Enjoy Your Life After The Fed Ruins The World

Enjoy your life, no matter the economic situation. If you do, then you’ll always be winning. The key is to recognize reality and take appropriate action. The Fed hiked another another 0.25% on March 23, 2023 to 4.75% – 5%. Despite multiple consecutive lower-than-expected monthly CPI numbers, a blowing up of regional banks and Credit

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Being A Professor Is The Ideal Occupation For Riches And Status

There are very few occupations that provide the ideal combination of riches and status. Being a professor is one of them. Tenured professors are able to make six-figure incomes and earn valuable pensions. Getting a PhD or a post-doctorate is the pinnacle of academic achievement. Meanwhile, most people respect professors for their positive contributions to

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Suing Your Employer For Laying You Off Is Probably A Bad Move

Suing your employer as part of a mass layoff is probably not going to get you anywhere. Instead, you will likely end up wasting your time and money. In addition, you may also end up hurting your reputation and future employment prospects. Even after 10+ years of being unemployed, hearing about mass layoffs is still

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