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I Have Met the Enemy, and He is Blind

People occasionally ask if I, as a blind person, ever worry about someone stealing money from me. For example, when…
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Posted on: February 1, 2022 Last updated on: February 1, 2022 Comments: 1 Written by: Joe
Bondfire

Learn From These 8 Dumb Financial Mistakes

People who write about personal finance sometimes get shafted. We’re supposed to have answers to everything, and Lord help us…
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Posted on: January 24, 2022 Last updated on: January 23, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe

Closing the Year

At the end of this year, what are you most grateful for? I’d love to hear about it in the…
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Posted on: December 20, 2021 Last updated on: December 19, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Moving Beyond “Either/Or”: The Saving Grace of “And”

Why is there so much polarization in today’s world? That’s a tall question, and I’ve offered at least one stab…
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Posted on: December 6, 2021 Last updated on: December 6, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Heartbreak: Uniquely Universal, Universally Unique

The death of a relationship can be torture on multiple levels. You move about life wondering why no one else…
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Posted on: November 29, 2021 Last updated on: November 20, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Should You Give Homeless People Money?

When you come across homeless people asking for money, do you give them some or keep walking? As of January…
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Posted on: November 22, 2021 Last updated on: November 20, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
Person holding fan of US dollars

A Great Investment Option for Emergency Funds and Conservative Investors

Okay, so you thought my advice to invest in real estate was too risky. And you never really cared for…
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Posted on: November 15, 2021 Last updated on: November 15, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Read My Ultimatum … Or Else!

Sixth grade was … Well, it was the year I wish I could have done differently. My friend and I…
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Posted on: November 8, 2021 Last updated on: November 1, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Emotional Abuse From a Man’s Perspective

Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships? It’s a logical question for someone who has never experienced physical or emotional…
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Posted on: November 1, 2021 Last updated on: October 31, 2021 Comments: 1 Written by: Joe
Person holding fan of US dollars

Do Not Do These Six Things If You Want to Protect Your Money

Do you enjoy watching your money dribble away needlessly? I don’t either. These are just a handful of bad practices…
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Posted on: October 25, 2021 Last updated on: October 25, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership

As we honor the life of Colin Powell, it’s worth pausing to acknowledge the 13 rules for leadership he lived…
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Posted on: October 18, 2021 Last updated on: October 18, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
Joe and Matthew, a Seeing Eye dog

5 Reasons You Should Not Get a Guide Dog

If you’re blind, you obviously read Braille. Your hearing must naturally be superior to your sighted peers, and of course…
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Posted on: October 11, 2021 Last updated on: September 26, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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The Right Turn You’ve Never Taken

What if one day you decided to make a right instead of a left, and in doing so, you completely…
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Posted on: October 4, 2021 Last updated on: September 3, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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My Review of Fundrise and Why You Should Consider It for Real Estate Investing

Real estate investments are not just for the rich and powerful. Have you ever considered owning a piece of an…
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Posted on: September 27, 2021 Last updated on: September 26, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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What College Won’t Teach You

Sometimes the best advice comes after the fact. It’s the wisdom you learn from experience, and the advice comes not…
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Posted on: September 20, 2021 Last updated on: August 24, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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