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Net Worth, Projects, and Dogs – Update Q3 2021
Summer 2021 saw some amazing progress with The Best Interest, with life, and with dogs! Check it out!
Raises, Negotiations, and $67,000
I negotiated a raise at work 30 months ago. And because of that raise, my net worth is now $67,000 higher than it otherwise would have been. Time to answer some questions about how it all worked.
Rich Wolf, Poor Sheep
I’m sorry if you’ve read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. I’m sorry if Robert Kiyosaki is a mentor to you. He’s a wolf. The worst kind of wolf. Because he’s great at being a faux sheep.
Blue Jeans and Bitcoin
Ultimately, today’s lesson is to know the value and know your price. If $30 is a fair price for jeans, then it’s fair regardless of last week’s price.
How Much Are Closing Costs on a New Home?
Congrats if you’ve saved for a down payment on a new place. That’s a huge chunk of change, but dig deeper, because closing costs average 2% to 5% of the loan principal. Whether you are buying your first house or you’re a…
JL’s Self-Defeating Prophecy: Markets (Don’t!) Always Recover
JL – if you ever end up reading this and feel like I’ve been a jerk, please let me know. It’s not my intention, and don’t want to besmirch your golden reputation. And yes, in writing this article I did…
Managing Healthcare Finances and Improving Your Fiscal Health
To manage healthcare finances, you have to make wise decisions about what health coverage you choose and how you save for your health needs. Here are some tips to start with right away.
“Impossible to Lose?!”
I’ve had tons of good interactions with David. He’s a good guy. But I gotta admit—my face contorted when I read his tweet last week.
After 20 Expert Interviews, This is the #1 Money Lesson You Should Know
I recently finished my 20th interview for The Best Interest Podcast. And thinking back through the amazing people who have shared their wisdom on the pod, there’s one amazing lesson I’ve heard more than any other.