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Generational Wealth
What, you ask, is Generational Wealth? And, more importantly, how do you create it? Allow me to dive into this great topic and let’s see what we can gleam from it. What is Generational Wealth It takes time to build … Read the rest
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Chicago and 150 North Riverside
I first read about 150 North Riverside Chicago a couple years ago in Civil Engineering, the magazine for American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). As an Ironworker by trade, I am always interested in unique structures that magnify engineering achievements. … Read the rest
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2022 Goals – May 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 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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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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The cost of writing – 4 years into it
I officially began this website in the beginning of 2018. The idea, however, was born many years before. I have an affinity to writing and this platform, more than any other, allows my creativity to flourish. At any given moment … 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