There will undoubtedly be tremendous turbulence in our lives that will test our faith. But controlling what we can control is a vital part of growth and happiness. My favorite thing to control is work ethic. Because I realized early on I neither had the mental or physical talent to surpass my peers, the only
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With the racism and sexual assault allegations that have befallen the Governor of Virginia, the Attorney General of Virginia, and the Lt. Governor of Virginia, I was reminded of all the racist altercations I experienced growing up in Virginia for public high school and public university in the mid-to-late 90s. They were instrumental for personal
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According to the IRS, the average refund check paid out so far for the 2018 tax year has been $1,865, down 8.5% from $2,035 at the same point the year prior. There’s now growing rage online from the middle class that they’ve been bamboozled by the Tax Cuts And Jobs Act. But the reality is,
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The maximum Social Security benefit you can receive as of 2019 is $2,861, or roughly 2.4% higher year over year due to a cost of living adjustment. The amount will continue to go up anywhere from 1% – 2.5% on average forever, depending on a cost of living adjustment index. However, the average Social Security
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Making six figures a year is a lot of money. However, depending on where you live, making six figures may still not make you feel rich! Due to higher cost of living and inflation, making six figures is no longer a guarantee for high living. One of the great things about America is freedom. Tired
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Like clockwork, every year the Polar Vortex hits the majority of America with a winter chill that makes people wonder what’s the point of living. It boggles my mind that for roughly four months of the year, the Midwest and the East Coast are buried in snow and sub zero cold temperatures. Life is already
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For those of you who are thinking about selling your rental property to lock in profits and simplify life, this post will help you think about all the pros and cons. I am a multi-property owner and real estate is significant part of my passive income stream. However, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve longed to
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The preschool admissions process can be very stressful, especially if you live in a big expensive city. With so may deadlines to hit, essays to write, interviews to conduct, and fees to pay, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This post will help you better navigate the preschool admissions process for your little one. The more
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Happy 2019 everyone! This is the Financial Samurai 2019 economic outlook and personal goals. With my 2018 finishing with 3.8 4.0 out of 5.0 stars, I’ve thought long and hard about how I can make 2019 better. I’ve found a solution. My 2019 theme is: live the good life. If you live the good life, how can
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The S&P 500 returned a dismal -6.24% in 2018, the worst year since 2009. 2018 performance was bad. If you include dividends, the S&P 500 was only down -4.75%. But still, that’s a terrible return when compared to the 10-year bond yield, which provided a guarantee 2.7% – 3.2% at any point in the year.
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