An October 13th, 2018 article in the New York Times discussed how Jared Kushner avoided paying almost no federal income taxes several years running. According to the article, Kushner, who has a net worth of $324M plus, paid little to no taxes from 2009 through 2016. Just by my first two sentences, you can see the slant of the article – how things are tilted unfairly toward the rich.
Read MoreWhen most people learn that I formerly was a police officer, they raise their eyebrows and will usually say something like, “Really? Why would you quit?”
Read MoreA friend of mine, Andrew (not his real name), is married with two kids. A few years ago, his life was like many Americans – he carried consumer debt, had no savings, and was stressed out. Life was not turning out the way he’d hoped. Then he realized he was responsible for the mess he was in and set about to change things.
Read MoreI want a dog.
Until recently I’ve had a dog, even a couple dogs at a time. I’ve had them since I was a little boy. They’ve been there to catch tennis balls and run through various neighborhoods. Dogs have listened to my stories of success as well as tales of woe. Moments of crazy happiness have been had with them as well as calm reflection.
Read MoreI listened to a past episode of Money Peach (www.moneypeach.com), where Tom Corley, the author of Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals, was interviewed.
I started the podcast not knowing what to expect. I’d never heard of Corley nor his book. This would later surprise me, because I thought of myself as a tuned-in reader, especially when it comes to personal finance books. I know I haven’t read all of them related to the subject, but I think I’m at least aware of them. Obviously, not.
Read MoreIn the days of muskets, soldiers carried gunpowder separately. To ensure that the powder would ignite when the need arose, the soldiers took special care to protect it from moisture. Anything that would dampen the powder could put the soldier’s life and, the lives of those around him, at risk.
Read More“Life is too short to drink cheap beer.” That was my mantra for a lot of years. I’d proudly say that while ordering one of the latest craft beers that my favorite joints would have on tap. Each time I’d visit I’d peruse the beer menu and take my time selecting.
Read MoreRecently, my girlfriend and I took our son and his friend to the movies. While driving to the theater, the boys talked about two of their favorite subjects: YouTube and Minecraft. At this point, I usually tune out since I think Minecraft is about the silliest video game ever created. Minecraft graphics remind me of playing on a Commodore 64.
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