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Finance
How Cultural Differences Can Hurt Your Chances In The Workplace
When I lived overseas, one of the most celebrated aspects of my international schools was cultural diversity. At the International…
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The Cost To Remodel A Rundown Two-Bedroom In-Law Unit
After remodeling a fixer I bought in 2019 between 2019–2022, I swore I would never take on another remodeling project…
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The Healing Power of Returning to Your Childhood Home
One of the main reasons I refused to spend a small fortune renting a vacation property in Honolulu was because…
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What It Takes to Feel Wealthy Today Is Less Than Before
How much money do you need to feel financially comfortable or wealthy? The answer depends on where you live, your…
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The Richest People Are Not Index Fund Fanatics – Why Are You?
I love index funds and ETFs for their low-cost nature and simplicity of ownership. However, if you want to build…
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The Step-Up In Cost Basis And Its Relation To The Estate Tax Threshold
Imagine spending your life building wealth, investing in real estate, stocks, or your business, with the hope of leaving a…
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In Defense Of Owning A Big Beautiful Home Over A Small One
The value of owning a big, beautiful home is underappreciated. Somewhere along the way, society began favoring minimalism and smaller…
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Low US Household Leverage Bodes Well For The Economy
One of the things that gives me great comfort about the health of the U.S. economy is our historically low household leverage.…
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The Cost of Supercommuting: Way More Than Just Gas Money
A typical supercommuter spends 60–90 minutes or more one way commuting to work or school. As the cost of living continues to…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
On July 3, the House narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) with a 218–214 vote. According to the nonpartisan…
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