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Finding your people: Why you should do it
Finding your people is the best thing for your spiritual well-being, your personal growth … and your bank account!
A friend of mine has collected beer cans for four and a half decades. He started in his teens (yeah, times were different then!)
A little over a week ago he went to his first CANvention since the 1980s — or as the younger people say, the “late 1900s” haha!
These breweriana collectors are his people. They're people he can geek out with and not have to explain a thing to anyone because he's not a weirdo when he hangs out with these people.
Who coined the term FI/RE (financially-independent, retired early)?
It’s always fun to unearth some esoteric piece of personal finance history. I know there are only a few nerds out there who care (hello, Grant Sabatier!), but those of us who care really care.
What I learned at Fincon 2022
It's Sunday morning as I write this, and my weeklong adventure at Fincon 2022 in Orlando has come to an end. I'm exhausted.
As has become customary, I didn't actually attend any workshops or keynotes or breakout sessions here at Fincon. Instead, I spent the entire week connecting with friends:
Call for reader questions and stories!
This week I'm in Orlando for Fincon, the annual gathering of folks who work at the intersection of money and media. As a result, I haven't had time to do all of the things I normally do during a week. I haven't been reading or writing about money. Instead, I've done a lot of chatting with colleagues.
We've been coming together at Fincon since 2011. At first, we were nearly all strangers to each other. Today, many of these people are my closest friends — but they're friends I see in person only once or twice each year. I value every moment I get to spend with them.
On Tuesday, for instance, a group of us booked a private VIP tour through the Disney theme parks. We had a blast. I mean, look at this wretched hive of scum and villainy…
Designing my life, part one: Building a compass
Last week, I raved about the book Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. These two Stanford design professors have taken design principles and applied them to helping people figure out what they want to be when they grow up.
After advocating Designing Your Life to several friends, two of them suggested that we work through the book’s exercises together. One of those friends is Kim, my long-term girlfriend. The other is Craig, a college classmate. I thought it might be fun to share some of these exercises as we complete them over the next couple of months.
Designing your life
I am obsessed with the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. From the moment I saw the trailer, I knew the movie was meant for me. I was right. The film’s bizarre blend of action, philosophy, science fiction, taxes, and juvenile humor feels specifically targeted to me and my brain.
For those unfamiliar, here’s a quick plot synopsis.
Evelyn and Waymond Wang own a laundromat. Their business is failing, their marriage is fracturing, and so is their relationship with Joy, their daughter. During a meeting with the IRS, Evelyn is visited by a version of her husband from a parallel universe. He says that the multiverse — all of the many parallel universes — is under attack from an evil being named Jobu Tupaki, and Evelyn is the only one who can save it. The rest of the film is about Evelyn overcoming her skepticism and discovering her true power (and Waymond’s).
Life is not a game
You hear the phrase “the game of life” all the time.
There are books on Amazon instructing us on how to win at the “game of life”. Hell, Milton Bradley’s “The Game of Life” from 1860 — still sold today — was the first popular board game in the United States.
In the Real World, the game of life’s rules and criteria for success are vague and never explicitly stated. But we all know what they are. To win, you need:
Learning to dance: How couples can have constructive conversations about money
Today, the Get Rich Slowly summer of books concludes with an excerpt from Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away from Julien and Kiersten Saunders. Julien and Kiersten are the power couple behind the rich & Regular blog and YouTube channel.
The following excerpt from Cashing Out (published by Portfolio/Penguin) is used with permission. Copyright © 2022 by Rich & Regular LLC. This passage has been edited to be more readable on the web.
The power of non-monetary investments
The following is from Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet with permission from Ulysses Press. Copyright © 2022 by Jordan Grumet. This passage has been edited to be more readable on the web.
I used to have a patient who was an undertaker. We had many conversations about philosophy and practicality, and it didn’t take long for me to realize that one must gain profound insights from being engaged in such a unique business. As I was often fond of saying: When the undertaker speaks, you should really listen.
Essentialism and chasing pennies
Sometimes the things I spend my time on leave me shaking my head.
This post from Accidentally Retired on how you don't need multiple streams of income to become wealthy hit me between the eyes a bit.
He also tweeted:
You don't need multiple income streams to become wealthy. You ONLY need to spend less than you earn and invest. That. Is. It.
Target Return Policy Without Receipt
Target Return Policy Without Receipt In 2022 (Complete Guide)
Target is an American shopping favorite. They offer a variety of merchandise at affordable prices. Customers can return almost all items in a specified timeframe if the receipt was kept.
Target will replace your receipt if the alternative proof of purchase can be provided. The packing slip, purchasing credit/debit cards, and return barcode are all acceptable. You can only return up to $150 worth of items without a receipt per year.
Does Walmart Deliver To Po Boxes
Does Walmart Deliver To Po Boxes In 2022? (Secret Hack)
P.O. Boxes are post office boxes Many people use post office boxes (P.O. Boxes). These are used for mail delivery to those who reside in locations where mail isn’t possible to reach their homes directly.
However, if this is your only form of receiving mail, you may be wondering if Walmart delivers to PO boxes? Here’s what I discovered.
Does Walmart Deliver To PO Boxes In 2022?
Unfortunately, Walmart does not deliver any products to PO box addresses in any state within the United States as of 2022. Walmart.com customers might be able instead to send their orders to their local postal office using USPS General Delivery. This service is only available to those who do not have a permanent address.
Does Amazon Take Wic
Does Amazon Take Wic In 2022? (All You Need To Know)
Amazon bought Whole Foods to enter the perishable food delivery market.
With millions of families with young children on the government assistance program WIC, you might be wondering, does Amazon accept WIC? What do you need?
Amazon Took WIC Payments In 2022
Amazon does not accept the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program as a form of payment for any grocery items in 2022. WIC, which is run according to individual state guidelines, cannot be used online in general and is only eligible in stores. Amazon has a Prime discount available for WIC recipients.
Why Doesn’t Amazon Accept WIC?
Although Amazon does not accept WIC to its grocery programs, there are several possible causes.
Can You Use Duct Tape On Usps Packages
Can You Use Duct Tape On Usps Packages In 2022? (Guide)
Duct tape can be helpful in many situations. Can it still be used for shipping and sending a USPS mail package?
You want your package to arrive where you need it to when you send it. The types of tape you are allowed to use in a USPS box will be discussed here.
Can You Ship A USPS Package With Duct Tape In 2022?
Unfortunately, duct tape cannot be used to ship a USPS package. USPS can be picky about the tape you are allowed to use and duct tape is not on the approved list. USPS won’t ship a package that has duct tape in it if you send it to them. They will instead offer you their approved packing tape to buy.
What Is Walmart Pay?
What Is Walmart Pay? (Your 2022 Mega Guide + How To Use It!)
Tesla Energy
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Walgreens Mission Statement
Walgreens Mission Statement In 2022 (Core Mission & Analysis)
Retail chains today are being pressured by customers to embrace values and goals that make a difference in society, rather than making a negative impact.
Does China Own Costco
Does China Own Costco In 2022? (Ownership + Products)
Costco sells a wide range of goods including tires, groceries, furniture and electronics. Costco owns stores around the globe in places like the United States. The UK. Australia. Europe.
Does China Own Costco In 2022?
China does not currently own Costco and has never had ownership in the past as of 2022. Additionally, Costco is an American-owned company, with the first warehouse opening in the early 1980s in Seattle. However, Costco does manufacture some products in China. Kirkland Signature is one of its private labels.
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