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Reverse Budgeting and Building a Case for Opportunity
*NOTE: This is part 8 of a series on budgeting.* If you have missed the previous articles in this series, I encourage you to read them before moving forward – they are in linear order for the reader’s sake: Budgeting … Read the rest
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Five years in – what I’ve learned
It’s hard to believe this month marks 5 years I have had this website up and running. In this instant gratification society, most people can’t really conceive of having spent 5 full years without making money at something. Side hustles … Read the rest
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2023 Goals
Following the success of setting goals and a monthly check-up in 2022 (the review can be found here), I want to continue in 2023 to do much of the same. Therefore, I have some goals for this year … Read the rest
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2022 Goals – Year End Review
At the beginning of 2022, I decided to establish 5 new goals – and track the progress throughout the year. Those 5 goals were: Be more intentional Write more Max out our Roth IRAs Research other means of income Compartmentalize … Read the rest
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Budgeting 101
The Budgeting Series ***Updated for 2025*** We begin this particular post with a scary word for some: budgeting. For one reason or another, budgeting seems to be a terrifying subject for many to discuss – and … Read the rest
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2022 Goals – November 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 The … Read the rest
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Leadership, Management, and the Skilled Trades
The Leadership Series NOTE: This article is part 1 of a series on Leadership here at The Wealthy Ironworker Leadership, Management, and The Skilled Trades The 4 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader Leadership and The Task-Oriented … Read the rest
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NOW is the time to get into the trades
*The best time to get into the trades was 20 years ago. The next best time is right now.* The time and opportunity are right now – photo credit here That’s my take on the old saying of when … Read the rest
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2022 Goals – September 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 The … Read the rest
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Do you need a college degree to get a good job?
**Updated for 2023** I grew up during a time when people used to toss around the mantra, “You have to go to college to get a good job.” I wouldn’t be surprised if it were still tossed around today. … Read the rest
