Author: Blue Lobster

Ever since I started learning about personal finance, I’ve noted that those who are successful at it have 5 traits in common. These 5 traits appear regardless of the path taken. Some people invested in the stock market, either through stock picking, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds. Others became real estate investors and built a […]

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Welcome to 2021! A bright and shiny new year stretches out in front of us. Have you figured out what you want to do with it? Any resolutions in place yet? Or do you firmly believe every new dawn brings you the chance to change you life as you see fit? Whichever philosophy you adopt, […]

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When I was growing up, my parents always encouraged to be a professional. I was told to aim for dentistry, medicine, and law. My parents wanted me to be a professional so that I could always create a job for myself. They knew, and wanted me to understand, that working for someone else meant that […]

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When I was younger, I was convinced that student loans are an anchor. I believed that the best course of action was to eliminate them as soon as humanly possible. Full stop – no further discussion needed. Paying off student loans ASAP was a sign of being a mature adult. One did not carry debt […]

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This summer, I was lucky enough to have a socially-distanced visit with some friends. As we enjoyed our cheesecake, the host mentioned that he was worried about what would happen when his boss retired. My friend explained that his boss’ child would likely take over the company. This likelihood was causing a good deal of […]

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