One of the main reasons I started this site was to keep myself accountable to anyone that was reading. Ironic part, is that when I started I probably had no one reading so it was an exercise in futility!
Fiscal Update
My last update was on May 29, 2009 and before is one from March
Continue reading My Journey’s July 16th 2009 Update
As I sit and try to write a post tonight/this morning (I know I should have posts prepared for days in advance) my mind kept racing back to one topic, and since this blog is anonymous why shouldn’t I bring it up. It has nothing to do with finance, but doesn’t get more personal than
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I am pretty sure the title says it all! The Wife is 5 weeks along, and since we told our parents last night and a few friends today…the next logical thing is to announce it to all you readers.
I know the right thing to do is not tell anyone until 3 months, but we
Continue reading My Journey and The Wife are Expecting A Child

This past weekend The Wife and I visited Newport Rhode Island for our One Year Anniversary, and I learned three very applicable personal finance lessons, and it came from our trip to the mansions.
The normal thing when visiting Rhode Island is to do Mansion Tours. The Wife and I checked out two of these RIDICULOUS
Continue reading What Personal Finance Lessons can one Learn from Newport, Rhode Island?

I finally took my oath to practice law in the State of New York. As I have indicated in the past, I passed the NY bar exam on the first time in 2006, but had a few speed bumps prior to getting admitted today.
Just thought I’d share with my readers that I can finally
Continue reading Finally Admitted to Practice Law in the State of New York
One of the main reasons I started this site was to keep myself accountable to anyone that was reading. Ironic part, is that when I started I probably had no one reading so it was an exercise in futility!
After searching my archives I could only find one update this year – on March 4, 2009,
Continue reading My Journey’s Financial Update 5/29/2009

As I have explained in my “About” Section I passed the New York State Bar Exam (getting admitted next week) and have been employed as the Director of Financial Planning for a wealth management firm for the past 2 years.
Part of my job entails reading testamentary documents (think Wills and Complex Trusts) and critiquing them.
Continue reading How Should I handle “Alternative Income” Opportunities when Friends and Family are Involved?
I read a post today on the Tax Policy Blog which now has me applying for the coolest position ever. Be forewarned, this position is only cool for finance and tax tools.
Apparently the IRS is accepting applications for membership in the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) for a three year term beginning January
Continue reading Applying for the Coolest Volunteer Position Ever! Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council
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