Category: Opinion
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I have a coffee addiction, like everyone else
in OpinionMy coffee addiction started when I was 12 years old. I wanted to sneak out of my house after my parent went to bed and in order to stay awake, I used to drink a big cup of coffee. I didn’t like the taste, but it was all for a good cause, to be able…
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Happy Presidents’ Day
in OpinionDue to my podcast, I have been reading and talking about different U.S. Presidents. My favorites by far have been Carter, Clinton, and Obama. If we look further back in history, I have a great deal of admiration for Abraham Lincoln. Presidents’ day is celebrated in the U.S. on the 3rd Monday of February. The…
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The myth of drinking lots of water
The supposed benefits of drinking lots of water I hear it all the time: You should drink lots of water in order to… Improve your memory Improve your mental health Have better spiritual life Have better sex Increase you memory (did I say that already?) Have better skin, etc… The list of benefits of drinking…
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Should you buy dividend stocks
My ex-wife used to like cars that were red. The color of the car had nothing to do with the quality nor the performance of the car, they just happen to be red. She made the argument that red cars run faster and are prettier, and in many cases that were true. The same thing happens…
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Personal and financial goals for 2022
I find that writing down personal and financial goals is a great mental exercise, at least for me, it helps me stay focused, it helps me reflect on the things that I want, and pay less attention to the things that don’t contribute to my goals. 1. Increase net worth The year 2021 was my…
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Should you lend money to a family member?
in OpinionMy mother has been helping me all her life, as most mothers do. Not only did she raise me, but she also helped me pay for my education, and many times she outright gave me cash gifts. Lending money to a family member is an opportunity to show my gratitude A few weeks ago, when…