It’s interesting to consider the reasons we don’t save. For each person those reasons can be different, but there is an awful lot of crossover on the issue as well. A lot of people know they should save, especially for things like retirement. Common knowledge also dictates that the sooner you start saving the better […]
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The Ebb and Flow of Productivity
As a disclaimer, I’m not sure if everyone operates this way, but I’d like to share some of my personal experiences in regards to productivity. I’ve given a lot of thought to the matter of being productive as possible, and read quite a number of publications and books on the subject. On one hand I […]
Millionaire at 11$ an Hour? Possible.
I’m always fascinated to hear stories of people who never made much money but still came out rich. Much of this is due to to the immediate cynicism people have at the prospect. If I even mention becoming a millionaire to someone who makes around the median income for the US, I am shot down […]
Passive Income and The Holy Grail
It’s whispered about on blogs, referenced to endlessly on forums, and longed after by many a daydreamer stuck in the daily grind doldrums of their local cubicle. It’s a goal that has eluded many, and crushed the hopes of those sucked in by scams claiming to know the way, the path to obtain it. I […]
How Politics can Affect Your Bottom Line
Ok, let’s start off with a disclaimer: I’m not here to endorse any particular candidate or prime you with political fluff. Instead I’m just here to point out some issues coming up in the next election that are of importance to those of the frugal mindset (or at least me, I won’t speak for everyone!). […]