The first time I tasted chai tea was when I was in college, and I was instantly hooked. A friend of mine took fresh spices and slowly brewed the delicious tea on the stove in our kitchen dorm one chilly Sunday morning. We sat and sipped tea, chatting for the next hour as we happily took a study break from Statistics 101. After moving out to San Francisco, I had the hardest … [Read more...]
Stay At Home Spouse Envy: Give Us A Break Ladies!
One of the major finance sites talked about how a 50 year old wife refused to let her 57 year old husband retire! She said, "I'm not letting him retire and play golf all day. He needs to work so long as I'm working!" Wow, what an awesome wife! Not. The wife is being totally selfish. She basically has the attitude of, If I can't stop working and relax, than neither can … [Read more...]
Tips For Overcoming Stress As An Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur is not all milk and cookies. It's no wonder why half of all new businesses fail within five years! As an entrepreneur, you've got to be the CEO, CMO, CTO, COO, copy guru, and janitor! Pressure is immense when you don't have a steady paycheck or health insurance to rely on. Imagine being just one paycheck from losing your apartment. Imagine a … [Read more...]
To Self-Publish An eBook or Traditional Publish?
It's taken a couple years, but I'm finally finishing up my book on how to profitably quit your job. Too many people are quitting their jobs and leaving tons of money on the table and I hope to fix that. Sydney, my father, and an editor have been helping me with the revisions and I'm proud of the work so far. The book is for anybody who feels trapped at work and aches to do … [Read more...]
Adults Who Live At Home With Their Parents
Thanks to the economic downturn of 2008-2009, many grown adults are now living at home with mom and dad. According to a poll by Twentysomething Inc, some 85% of college graduates boomerang back to their parents home. Another poll highlights that the number is close to 50%. Both polls must be screwed up because if that's really the case, the US economy is in for a … [Read more...]