Posts from ‘June, 2008’

I read a lot of news and opinion pieces on energy, and recently the wire has been buzzing non-stop about the sudden spike in oil prices. Owning shares of Conoco Phillips for well over a year myself, I believe that oil is going to be an important resource for years to come, and if big [...]

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While my elimination of debt (car loan will be gone by August, so excited!) is still my top priority, I often have a house buying conversation with my significant other. We trade ideas on how large of a house we want, exteriors that are appealing and where we’d like it. Ideally I think we’d like [...]

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So, if you’ve been reading my thoughts on earning a living utilizing 5 different jobs, and thought I was crazy, feel free to read on as I pursue the possibility! As it stands of the 5, I have one locked in as a reliable source of income, and that’s my freelance writing. Having landed a [...]

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Comparing credit card offers has become somewhat of a hobby of mine. Originally I despised credit cards as evil things, destined to rob you of hard-earned money by nitpicking you to death with fees and unbearably high interest rates. As I’ve started taking advantage of a no-fee rewards card that I pay off each month, [...]

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As I wrap up my Sunday evening and get ready for bed, I sometimes like to go over and review my favorite blog posts before going to sleep. I think it helps provide me with inspiration and motivation for the following day and, hopefully, drives me to continue on my journey towards financial freedom despite [...]

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