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The Ubiquitous 401k, Business, and American Wealth
Ahh, the ubiquitous 401k – as time passes it’s popularity grows. Since it’s inception in 1978, it has become the defacto retirement savings account for employers. If you do not know your history, though, you likely wouldn’t know that pensions … Read the rest
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2022 Goals – April Review
If you are new to this website, this year I have set up some goals for 2022 and they are: Be more intentional Write more Max out our Roth IRAs Research other means of income Compartmentalize for long term goals… Read the rest
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The skilled trades – where an emerging generation and technology intersect
Let me start this article with a question: why is the average age of the skilled trade worker around 55 years old? Every place (facility and company) I’ve visited over the years I usually have a conversation about average age, … Read the rest
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Why I don’t pay attention to percentages and you shouldn’t either
For much of my working career I have not focused on retirement. In fact, I wrote in an earlier post how fortunate I was that I had savings from negotiated contracts (CBAs) otherwise I would have a lot less. Saving … Read the rest
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2022 Goals – February Review
If you are new to this website, this year I have set up some goals for 2022 and they are: Be more intentional Write more Max out our Roth IRAs Research other means of income Compartmentalize for long term goals… Read the rest
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2022 Goals – January Review
For 2022, I have set some goals that I’ve spelled out previously in this post. To help achieve them, I’ve decided to write a monthly check up to help keep me accountable. For a refresher, these are the 5 … Read the rest
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Why you should always pursue excellence
**Updated for 2023** What does it mean to pursue excellence? Moreover, how do you even define excellence? After all, where we start matters. This post is a sister to another post up here – talent vs. tenacity – which is … Read the rest
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Merry Christmas 2021
Merry Christmas readers! I appreciate the time you have taken to visit the website and read the articles. It is, after all, why I write here. This year has been, in many ways, a continuation of 2020 with COVID-19 fresh … Read the rest
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Vacations & time off – be sure to use/enjoy them
***Updated for 2024*** As part of what I’ve called The Wealth Series, I think vacations and time off are important to your enjoyment and health. The human body isn’t meant to continuously work; rest is a vital part of your … Read the rest
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Don’t know what you want to do for a living? Get a job
***Updated for 2023*** Don’t know what you want to do for a living? Get a job Seriously – get a job – any job at all. Are you getting ready to graduate from high school? Already graduated? Are you looking … Read the rest
