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 […]
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Retiring at 40.
So this is a little dated, but wow, I do envy this family. Read the article here. I’d always considered the military an option in case other things didn’t pan out. If I happened to not particularly enjoy college, couldn’t find a career path that fit me, and so on, I figured I could always […]
Buy or Rent? What About a Small House?
First, I apologize for the seeming glut of sponsored posts, I try to keep them to only once a week at most, but had to get this last one in this week. I’d really prefer not to dilute the blog too much with advertising. I know that’s not why you’re here. Anyway..on to the topic […]
Why It Doesn’t Pay To Buy Impulsively
With all the buzz and media coverage new technologies get these days, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. Things like the iphone have been plastered across every media outlet there is, but that doesn’t mean you need to go out and grab the latest Apple gadget! Instead, there are some things you […]
Yet Another Reason to Dislike Mortgages
Here’s a nice little blurb I found about the origin of the word: “Mortgage” “The origin of the word “mortgage” is intriguing. It is a French word generally believed to be derived from two Latin words–”mort” (meaning death) and “gage” (meaning pledge or something of value that’s forfeited if the debt is not repaid). Although […]