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It’s not often we talk about credit on You Have More Than You Think. But recently, I had a conversation with a friend that reminded me how important it is to have stellar credit. I’ve been nagging her about refinancing the mortgages on some real estate she owns. Unfortunately, my friend’s credit isn’t great. Which [...]
Part of being successful is knowing when you’re, um, ultra mediocre. And right now, the You Have More Than You Think Facebook fan page is downright pathetic. Including myself, only 23 people have “liked” it. Facebook won’t even let you customize your page’s domain with a number like that. So here’s my solution: B.R.I.B.E.R.Y. For a [...]
December 30th, 2011 was my last day as Controller of a fast growing, mid-sized software company. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been relatively quiet regarding the fact that I quit my job. Well, I can’t stay silent on the matter forever. Now’s the time to tell you why I left. Honestly, I don’t think [...]
It was Donald Trump who said, “If you’re going to be thinking anyway, think big.” Pardon my irreverence, but I disagree with The Donald. For many, thinking big is crippling. If you set a goal that is so large – erect a mountain that is so insurmountable, you’ll give up before you get going. Recently, [...]
see more Very Demotivational That’s some title, isn’t it? I bring up the subjects of child support, lesbians, and low pay because these issues were cited in the lamest excuses I’ve ever heard for either refusing a job offer or quitting a job. Later, we’ll go over the virtues of working, but right now, I just [...]
Let’s be honest. You know how to save money: 1) Earn more, 2) Spend less, or 3) Earn more and spend less. It’s so simple. I wish I could blow your mind with a new tip, trick, or concept every day. Today, I’m just gonna advise you to spend less money. However, there is a [...]
Despite current gas prices, sport-utility vehicles remain one of the most popular vehicle types on the roads. Today’s sport-utility vehicles (“SUVs”) offer good passenger and cargo space, interior comfort, superior inclement weather ability, good driving visibility, and improved fuel economy. There are more than half a dozen 2012 model SUVs that get at least thirty [...]
Recently, I watched a documentary on the privatization of prisons in America. Although some of those featured in the film presented strong arguments for how taxpayers benefit from private prisons, I’m disturbed by their existence. Countless brave Americans paid for the precious gift of freedom with their lives. So, it feels wrong that a company [...]
Even as a college freshman, I wanted to provide a place for my mother to live when she got older. For years, I’ve imagined her living in a small cottage, on the same land, directly next to my house. In my vision, there’s an open walkway that connects the two homes so that when we [...]
We’re cautious throughout the entire business relationship with a company we know will rip us off. Then, we go and let our guard down when dealing with organizations that offer great value and awesome customer service. Well, we shouldn’t. It’s fun picking on those who engage in shady business practices. However, we have to be [...]
