Like millions of other Americans who decided to donate money to help fund schools around their local communities, I went to go buy some lottery tickets for the recent ~$650,000,000 Mega Millions Super Lotto jackpot. I had to get gas for Moose anyway, so I figured what the hell. You might think that the money scam and rip-off I’m talking about is the lottery system itself. … [Read more...]
Fighting A Car Buying Addiction: How To Stop Wasting Money And Make Your Things Last Forever
A car is one of the biggest purchases you'll ever buy. A car will also likely be one of the most foolish financial decisions you'll ever make as well. Everybody knows that cars depreciate in value and cost way more than just the monthly payments or sunk cash. You've got car insurance, maintenance, parking fees, tickets, and potential accidents to deal with that really start … [Read more...]
The People You Should Be Most Afraid Of vs. The People Who Should Be Most Afraid
There was a time when I got everything wrong. I was afraid to speak up, afraid to fight back, and afraid to dream. The fear that held me back was the fear of losing everything. What if my parents disapproved? What if I fought back and got beaten up? What if I chased my dreams only to realize I’d wasted my time? These thoughts weighed on me constantly as I grew up in foreign … [Read more...]
Should I Take A Sabbatical? Fears, Preparation, And Execution!
After over a decade of working at my same job, I've been toying with the idea of taking a sabbatical, especially after having a conversation with my good friend Paul who plans to quit his job after saving a million bucks. My firm offers a 3 month sabbatical for every 5 years of work. The first month off is 100% paid, the second month is 80% paid, and the third month of … [Read more...]
Tips For Finding Love And Getting Good Service From The Bartender With Red Hair
The bar was packed and there she was, sitting dominantly in the middle with an empty chair to her left and an empty chair to her right. She was clearly enjoying her wine and an assortment of artisanal cheeses with cured meats. Without even saying a word, she turned around to greet my friend and I and asked if we'd like her to scoot down one so we could sit. And so, the night … [Read more...]