Today I want to share with you a very brief -- but brilliant -- story written by Mark Albion that I recently discovered. I hope it encourages you to reflect on your goals in life -- and the strategy you're employing to reach them:
The Parable of the ...
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4 Novel Ways to Earn a Little Extra Cash
According to the latest figures from the US Census Bureau, the average household income is $73,298. Now that might sound like quite a lot but, as anyone knows, we could always do with a little more.
The problem is that there are only so many hours ...
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When an English Degree May Be a Sound Investment
Although an English degree might not end up on Len's list of the 10 worst things ever bought, it might not be far from the truth for many American college graduates.
Generally, in the United States a collegiate English degree is considered a ...
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6 Tips That Can Help You Avoid Pyramid Marketing Schemes
Pyramid schemes are in the news, with the recent lawsuit against LuLaRoe bringing fresh attention to the issue. If you're in the market for a side hustle or direct marketing opportunity, you need to be conscious of the difference between a legitimate ...
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5 Ways to Make Money While Riding Your Motorcycle
In an economy as unstable as the one we've been living in over the past ten years, it's always nice when you can make a little extra money from your hobby or something you enjoy doing. For example, some artists paint or sculpt for pleasure, then sell ...
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7 Ways to Ensure You’ll Get Enough Volunteers for Your Next Fundraiser
More often than not, finding help to run a fundraiser can be an almost impossible task. This can be even more difficult when you need volunteers who will work free.
Unfortunately, most people don't know where to begin when it comes to ensuring ...
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How Your Employer Is Stealing From You
Does anybody remember the Allentown woman who was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing $1.6 million from her employer over the course of an entire decade? Believe it or not, many employees misguidedly feel it's really no big deal to raid the ...
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How Forex Brokers Earn Money
The foreign exchange market involves buying and selling different currencies based on whether their value will appreciate or depreciate. This exchange takes place between traders and speculators. Forex is a high-risk market that trades $5 trillion on ...
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100 Words On: Why Raising the Minimum Wage Won’t Make You Wealthier
When governments interfere with the free market by raising the minimum wage, prices for everything naturally reset to accommodate that wage; it doesn't matter if the hourly minimum wage is $15, $20, $25 -- or even $1. Think about it; if raising the ...
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A Child’s Wise Advice to Adults on How to Earn and Save Money
My daughter, Nina, is 18 years old today.
I know it's cliche, but I truly do remember the day she was born like it was yesterday.
I'm happy to say that Nina has always been a natural saver and good at managing her money -- and when it comes to ...
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The Importance of Knowing When to Change Your Career Path
This article is sponsored by Capital One.
Capital One recently conducted a national survey and found that more than three quarters (77%) of Americans admitted that at some point in their career, they've taken a job that didn't align with their ...
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5 Nuggets of Financial Wisdom from The Thomas Crown Affair
The Thomas Crown Affair is a fun movie that grants the viewer permission to imagine a world where money is not a concern. It transports viewers to a world where private planes, yachts, European luxury cars, tropical excursions, fine art, and mansions ...
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Why It’s Better to Be a Shareholder than an Employee
A common theme on financial blogs is how to retire early and enjoy the financial freedom that goes with it. Living off of dividends, interest, and other forms of passive income requires being a serious investor. Here's my take on becoming a full-time ...
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5 Side Businesses You Can Start from Home
If you're one of the few people who can walk into your work and demand a raise, good for you! Most of us can't do that, but almost everyone wishes they had some more money in their pockets -- especially at the end of the month.
Luckily, there are ...
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If You Can’t Live on $40,000 Per Year, It’s Your Own Fault
Awhile back I described ten common characteristics of debt-free people.
In that article, I specifically asked my readers to consider this question:
"Why is it that there are families out there with household incomes under $40,000 comfortably ...
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Amazing Small Business Ideas Anyone Can Do
Starting a business is one of the toughest ordeals. There's a number things to think about all of which will determine how well one begins.
Picking the right business may also not come in automatically. Times have changed and so have businesses. ...
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If You Love Finance Then Maybe a Career in Insurance Is for You!
Woody Allen famously said, "There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance agent?"
If you love the challenge of creating a budget, are fascinated with market fluctuations and arent put off by a few ...
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The $100,000 Salary Benchmark Is Woefully Overrated
In 2004 my gross annual income crossed the magical $100,000 benchmark for the first time.
Reaching that milestone became a personal goal after graduating with an electrical engineering degree in 1988 and taking my first job at a salary of $31,000. ...
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12 ‘Sharing Economy’ Companies That Can Help You Earn Extra Income
If you're like some Americans, you may be struggling to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck without much savings to speak of. When you're in that kind of situation, every little extra bit of income helps.
Thankfully, there are ways to ...
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Which US States Offer the Biggest Bang for Your Buck?
I've always been fascinated by maps. Throw me a map of anyplace and I can be mesmerized for quite a long time. Don't ask me why; it's just how I am.
So I guess I shouldn't be too surprised that the other day I spent almost a half hour poring over ...
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