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Psychology

The Circle of Control Is a Myth (Choose to Wield Influence!)

The problems you care about fall within a circle of concern, some of which you can influence. But is there also a circle of control in your life?

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Psychology

Living Below Your Means: Should You, And How?

Living below your means to create financial freedom in your life takes conscious effort. It’s not deprivation, it’s a concerted choice—and you can make it.

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Psychology

3 Finance Video Games That Built My Wealth (and Might Yours!)

Are there finance video games that can teach you how to invest and manage your money today? These 3 taught me the basics and helped make me wealthy!

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Psychology

How Comparison Is the Thief of Joy and Your Superpower

Is comparison the thief of joy? Comparing yourself to others has mixed results and you can wield it to your advantage. It can be your weakness or superpower!

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Meta

Animal Shelters in Virginia (Sep. 2020 Update)

We review animal shelters in VA for our monthly donation, detail last month’s budget, and award a charitable grant to a children’s education non-profit!

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Finance

Buy vs Rent and Invest: Planning for Financial Independence

Here’s how to analyze your own buy vs rent and invest scenario, deciding to invest in either needs to be part of your financial independence plan!

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Finance

When to Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest Extra Capital

Should you pay off your mortgage or invest extra money? Besides the return on investment difference, sometimes you want to reduce your income.

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Psychology

Why Do People Work? The Purpose of Work Is to Create

What is the purpose of work? If the goal is money, why do people work after they have enough? Is it golden handcuffs or the desire to create?

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Finance

Be a Disciplined Investor: Avoid the Behavior Gap

A diversified portfolio isn’t enough: learn to be a disciplined investor to avoid the behavior gap. Behavioral finance teaches us about investment biases.

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Finance

The Truth About Marginal Utility of Income vs Money

Understanding happiness as a function of income and the marginal utility of income will shortcut your path toward how to build wealth in your 20s and freedom.