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Posts from ‘July, 2008’

Feast or Famine: Freelance Work Fun!

Thus far, I’ve put off getting another “real” job in lieu of building up portable freelance work. If I can get to the income level I aspire to, its unlikely I’ll go back at all! If after another month or two I haven’t reached my goals, then no problem, its back to the 9-5 grind […]

Identity Theft and Finance: Should you Pay for Protection?

You’ve probably seen the commercial already, with a businessman in a suit touting his social security number for all to see, claiming that his service can protect you from potential identity theft disasters. Needless to say many in the industry are somewhat skeptical of such a service and whether Lifelock can really provide significant (not […]

On the Road Again!

buying cigars online p align=”center”> Well its about that time again! After being laid off and subsequently picking up more portable work, I’m available to travel a bit more than I had originally planned. Upcoming is my trip to Eaglesmere, PA, for a week in the mountains with family and friends. After that, I’m going […]

Additional Business Ideas

best online cigar store p align=”center”> Over the weekend my brother and I discussed some additional business ideas that we could get into on a part time basis. Ideally I’d prefer something seasonal (unlike a bar or restaurant, though if you’re looking to fund such a venture, I would check out restaurant equipment and supply […]

The Distinction Between Your Identity, Career, and Life

I recently came across a very interesting post over at Get Rich Slowly and figured I’d talk a little bit about it. Given my recent transition from a traditional 9-5 to a more unusual part time work and freelance hybrid, I’ve gone through a variety of stages in defining my career and my own identity. […]