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What would you do with the F.U. money?

Posted 22 weeks 4 days ago by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Affairs

Money

One of my close friends at work can often be heard saying “man, if only I had the F.U. money.” By that, of course, he means that if he had enough money to not care about losing his job, he could say what was really on his mind and do what he wanted to do.

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The Downsizing of an American Dream

Posted 23 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance

I remember the first time my sister’s Barbie went for a ride in her new pink convertible. The trunk was full of new shoes, the coolest outfits, and luggage for a long trip away. We laughed as we discussed all the fun things Barbie would do on her trip. She was after all, living the American dream, and I couldn’t wait to be old enough to live mine.

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A Journey to Vocational Freedom: Focusing your Dreams with Goals

Posted 1 year ago by Sarah Winfrey

Filed Under: Career Building

Crossing the finish line

Instead of a how-to article, or even a "Top 10" list, I want to tell you part of my own story. I've tried to put this into a list, tried to make it into something else, and I just keep coming back to the story. There's something about this story that is true: far more true than any list or set of steps. So this is for all of you out there who (like me!) learn better through stories than anything else.

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Can you afford to follow your dreams? Can you afford NOT to?

Posted 1 year ago by Sarah Winfrey

Filed Under: Life Hacks

Tree

This is where I was going to write a lot of pretty things about having priorities and about how money can't be everything or else you'll die sad.  In the last couple of days, though, these ideas have become very personal.  So, instead of my pretty thoughts, here's my story.

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