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How Does this Quote from The Fountainhead Make you Feel?

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After way too long I finally finished The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.  It took me forever since I only really read when on vacation, and the book clocks in at over 700 pages.  I really liked the book and plan on re-reading it one day, but closing in on the last

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What Can John Wooden Teach us about Stock Analysis?

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There are two major ways to evaluate stocks: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.  Wait, how does this apply to the legend John Wodden?   In honor of the late John Wooden, this week’s lesson is to work on your fundamentals.

Groan.  Stop whining. This isn’t difficult.

Fundamental analysis means assessing a company’s financial statements:

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When Operating your Side Business Remember to Value ‘You’

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As I have talked about I have a small trusts and estate law practice (read: really small, just a handful of clients) as a sort of side business to supplement, not supplant, my day job.  When I met with one of my first clients I told him the fee for his Will and

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Help a Long Time My Journey to Millions Reader and Commenter

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Kevin M is a long time commenter on my site…this is his question to you guys. I was inspired to write this post when I read Evan’s recent post about his friend’s lack of action to change his miserable life.

Who is Kevin M?

A little history – I started reading personal finance

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Zero Percent Balance Transfer Is a Great Way to Start Your Debt Repayment

When I first started this blog I was really focused on getting rid of debt using my debt snowball.  However, since I paid it all off I realized I haven’t really posted it about it that much, but I was thinking bout what was one of the first steps I took to pay off

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Carnival of Money Stories 2 #57

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I love hosting Blog Carnivals because it forces me to read a ton of different posts and some are amazing.  This week I am hosting the 57th Edition of Carnival of Money Stories 2.  There were about 40 entries, but don’t worry I cut them down to 20 or so GREAT posts. 

What

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People Who Refuse to Change What Makes them Miserable Makes me NUTS

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In the beginning of the year, I let everyone know what The Wife does that pisses me off (hint: they are four little words), well, there is something else that others do that angers me even more.  It is clearly my problem, but it makes my head spin, even if I just meet

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Can a Reality Show about a Pawn Shop Can Teach You about Life and Making Money?

I have really gotten into Pawn Stars on History Channel. 

Long before banks, ATMS and check-cashing services, there were pawn shops. Pawning was the leading form of consumer credit in the United States until the 1950s, and pawn shops are still helping everyday people make ends meet. Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world

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Advantages of Using a Prepaid Credit Card

There are many benefits to using a prepaid credit card.  A prepaid credit, also known as a secured credit card  is defined by bank rate as a credit card that, “…requires a cash collateral deposit that becomes the credit line for that account.”

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