The other day I was arguing politics with a coworker, never a good idea under the best of circumstances but especially when you are the political minority in the room. We were discussing the presidential race of 2012 when Mitt Romney was the Republican nominee, and the point came up about whether or not a …
You are an intelligent person and therefore understand the stock market is not just for the wealthy. Yet, a part of you can’t help but hesitate when the stock market hits the occasional slump. What do you do when so-called experts scream gloom and doom? This might be keeping you from getting into the stock …
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How much are you paying for your SiriusXM subscription? Cell phone? Web hosting? Cable service? Have you ever considered negotiating your way to a lower rate? I’m guessing not if you’re still reading, but hang with me for a bit. It’s not as nerve-wracking or difficult as it sounds. This is an important component to …
In the previous post we covered the plans that should come before setting a personal budget. You should know why you want a budget. You should know how much money you’re bringing in and be realistic about your spending habits. Now let’s turn our attention to a handful of budget strategies that could fit your …
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Choosing not to use a budget is like setting off on a trip without a plan. The more adventurous and spontaneous among you may find that exhilarating, but if you don’t set financial goals, your trip is not likely to go far. Now, I get it. Budgets have a reputation for requiring too much effort. …
If there is one card I would recommend go in your wallet, from beginner to seasoned user, it would be the Chase Freedom Unlimited. It has recently undergone some changes, and they are to your benefit. I own the card myself, and if you sign up via the affiliate link, we both get rewarded. A …
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The most embarrassing confession I can make about credit cards is that I can’t tell you a whole lot about my first one. I took it out my freshman year in college, likely from a financial institution interested in earning profit off my poor spending habits. I couldn’t have told you the interest rate on …
Have you ever heard someone say the stock market is only for rich people? Mind you, these are probably the same people who wouldn’t bat an eye at buying a fistful of lotto tickets or dropping cash at a casino. Maybe you have similar reservations about the stock market? Actually, let’s put that lotto example …
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On April 16, 2014 the MV Sewol capsized en route to Jeju from Incheon. Most of the ferry’s 476 passengers were students at the Danwon High School on their way to a four-day field trip. Preliminary reports said there were 188 fatalities and 114 missing passengers. Nearly two weeks later South Korea’s Prime Minister Chung …
How many times has peer pressure motivated your hand to spend money when your heart wasn’t really in it? I’m not even talking about the perpetual race to keep up with the Joneses. You know, your friend got the latest tablet; therefore, you should have one too. Rather, I’m speaking of that other breed of …
Who says you have to pick between renting an apartment or buying a house? Today’s guest post comes from a great friend of mine. Mike Calvo is well-known to the blindness community. He was the investor behind the SeroTalk Podcast Network. He developed an affordable screen reader to compete against ridiculously expensive alternatives, and today …
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If you’re planning on launching your own blog sometime in the future, here are a few observations based on my first month in operation. Even if you’re not planning on starting your own website, these principles could prove useful in tackling your next major project. Note I am using blog and website interchangeably, because I …
My friend gave me permission to share a recent Facebook post. For the sake of anonymity, let’s call my friend Kalen. Her post reads: “Men, I need yall to stop pretending like you like women who are intelligent, independent with drive. You like the idea of it, not women actually doing it when you’re trying …
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Every now and then you need a good laugh. I’ve decided today is a day when you might need one too. With that, I’m reaching back into my old funny email vault and retrieving one of those messages we used to forward around before social media was a thing. I have no idea who originally …
Let me give you the bottom line up front. Yes, counseling is right for men. That’s not why you’re giving this article a chance though. Here’s what you really want to know: Is counseling right for me? I’m targeting young men, and grown men, for a reason. First, who better to speak to your concerns …