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Welcome to all things finance. I will be writing monthly to discuss a range of financial topics including terminology, options, and strategy. You can expect segments on budgeting, credit, vehicles for retirement savings, qualified vs. non-qualified funds, tax implications, risk tolerance, investing, compound interest, and the zero floor. If you can’t make heads
Surrounded by negativity growing up, adapting to a lifestyle focused on nothing but bad things was easy. All through elementary and high school, even my time in the military, I was angry, frustrated, and judgemental. I’d get upset because of changes in my schedule because I might have to cover
By Ken Smits “We’ve got an interesting one this time, guys.” Sergeant Billings’s face is filled with trepidation. We gather around the picnic table behind the barracks as Billings pulls out a small notebook. I look at my watch; it’s 0700 hours. “Heavy enemy contact was made ten kilometers from
Ben Franklin said, “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” While his objection was meant for the Pennsylvania Penn family who were trying to buy their way into a mid-18th century tax abatement, in modern times, it has come
DAY TRIPPIN’ Kayaking in Pasco County! Do you have a small budget but want to have a BIG TIME? You should visit one of our local Pasco County Parks and spend the day Kayaking. What we love about kayaking is its connection to nature. Kayaking is an activity suitable for
By Stephen J. Del Castillo I took about four hours out of my Sunday this weekend to take some business training. Sure enough, the investment didn’t disappoint. I learned some things and was reminded of other things about business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. I love learning. So as I verify with
This story is about green beans, a veteran and his family, and a dog, or dogs, to be more precise. The story starts in the desert warzone of Iraq with soldier Sean Brown. Sean joined the U.S. Army in 2006 and served in the Intelligence and Quartermaster Corps. Sean followed
There is nothing as cute as a Labrador puppy. Their soulful eyes and soft ebony or yellow-gold coats make them irresistible to dog lovers. It is a great challenge to obey the “Do Not Pet!” on the guide-dog-in-training vest. But these precious pups are preparing for their future careers and
Almost every company says it wants to hire more veterans, but it often fails. One reason for failure is that it thinks hiring veterans is the only step when it is just step one. A company may desire to hire more veterans, but to retain them, it must be willing
“Ooh, there’s gonna be fireworks (Fireworks!) On the Fourth of July (red, white, and blue!) Red, white, and blue fireworks. Like diamonds in the sky.” School House Rock Season 3, Episode 8, Fireworks! aired on July 3, 1976, and is a true American classic. With a catchy tune and
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