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To begin the new year, I figure let’s look up some financial motivational quotes. I always like to gauge how I think about personal finance and investing and see how other people think about these topics. My background colors the way I think about the world and how I think about personal finance. Other people … Read more
What are the top New Year’s Resolutions for Americans in 2023? According to Statista Global Consumer Survey, to live a healthier life is the top of mind for Americans making New Year’s Resolutions in 2023. Excise more, eat healthier, and lose weight are the top 3 most common New Year’s resolutions. Physical and mental health … Read more
I strongly advocate having numerous revenue streams. Having a multi-legged cash flow stool can help protect against unfortunate financial situations. At the end of the day, I never want to be beholden to one person, one company, or the government to help make my mortgage payments or put food on the table. Over time, my … Read more
California is the most populous state in the United States with over 39 million people. That state makes up 12% of the national population. Not only is California the most populous, it also has the largest economy of any state in the United States. As a stand-alone economy, California ranks in the top 5 economies … Read more
Why do the rich get richer? The first million is the hardest as the old cliché goes. It’s a cliché because there is truth to it. Based on my own experience, I found this to be true. For me, the first million was the hardest. It was easier to make the second million than the … Read more
You don’t have to just take my word. As a native New Yorker, I believe New York City is the greatest city in the world. New York City topped the list of Kearney’s 2021 Global Cities Report. It’s been in the top spot for 5 years running. Therefore, it didn’t take much for my … Read more
The United States of America is known as the land of opportunity. I believe anyone can do financially well in America. And Americans have done very well financially when compared to the rest of the globe. Americans dominate any global rich lists out there. Additionally, Americans are at the tip top of the wealth pyramid. … Read more
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that New York City is an expensive city. After all, NYC is a global tier-one city. In the 2021 A.T. Kearney Global Cities Index (latest one available), New York City ranks number 1. Do you know who ranked number 1 in 2020? You got it, NYC. NYC has been ranked number 1 … Read more
NFL football season is upon us. I am a fan of watching NFL games. It is one of the bright lights heading into the cold, snowy, dreary winter season here in the North East. Why am I mentioning football on a personal finance blog? I believe there are a lot of similarities between sports and … Read more
Ever since I started work (and even before then in college), I’ve always dreamed of the day of breaking the shackles chaining me to my office chair. “Let’s work really hard now”, I told myself, “so that I don’t have to work in the future.” One of my early financial goals as a working professional … Read more