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The Importance of Your Network in Achieving Goals

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Who Are The 5 People Closest to You? Inspirational speaker Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you are closest to.” So, ask yourself. Who are your top 5 people? Do they share your same drive and optimism about life? And what if they don't? Many of us in the personal development world may have wonderful friends and family but they aren't always as passionate as we are about our … [Read more...] about The Importance of Your Network in Achieving Goals

Hacking My Engagement Ring with Moissanite

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“There is something different about your engagement ring,” says my best friend as she stares intensely at my hand. “It just looks a bit off.” Panic floods my brain. She knows! She knows! “That can’t be a diamond, right?” she asks. My face turns beat red. “You’re right. It’s not a diamond.” I confess. Gasp! A look of shock and horror crosses her face as judgment fills her mind. Cue the … [Read more...] about Hacking My Engagement Ring with Moissanite

Review of Chautauqua 2015 in Ecuador

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This article is a review of Chautauqua 2015, a gathering of personal finance/early retirement enthusiasts that occurred in Ecuador this past October. On the plane from Miami to Ecuador, it hit me. I was heading to South America to meet strangers that I had only read about online. Crazy thoughts started spinning in my brain. “What if we can’t find the group when we arrive?” “Even worse, what if this is a … [Read more...] about Review of Chautauqua 2015 in Ecuador

Save Money With Cheap Alternatives to Cable (Sling TV, Antennas, Roku)

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I signed up for DIRECTV last year. HUGE MISTAKE! The promotional price ended after one year, I barely used the 700+ channels, and the free NFL Sunday Ticket turned into an $130 cable bill in the second year. Many people I know have also experienced troubles with cable and want to know what alternatives they may have to choose from. This post details how I cancelled my cable contract and replaced it with better … [Read more...] about Save Money With Cheap Alternatives to Cable (Sling TV, Antennas, Roku)

Thinking About Getting Married For Tax Benefits

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This post is from 2015. So, do you want to get married tomorrow? I asked my fiancé this question on Monday.  We've been engaged for three and a half months now and are planning our wedding for next year. Given that today is New Years Eve and I'm a personal finance nut, I have been of course thinking about taxes this week. (I made my Goodwill donation this morning with all the other psychos. Hellooo tax … [Read more...] about Thinking About Getting Married For Tax Benefits

Why Six Figures Means Nothing Anymore

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Insert New Life Goals Now that I define success differently than 99% of American society, I plan to do the following: Stop Linking Salary With Success Do What Makes me Happy Help Others Become Financially Independent I look forward to the journey. Update: I've paid off nearly $90,000 of debt since writing this post.  Update 2017: I've now hit a $200k Net Worth.   How do you define … [Read more...] about Why Six Figures Means Nothing Anymore