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July 10, 2008

We’re Moving…

I’ve been contemplating this for a few weeks now. This has been my first foray into blogging and it’s been a learning experience from the start. I’ve enjoyed building this site and have seen the traffic begin to grow. I appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend it with me and my [...]

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Filed under Communication, Economics, Goals, Investing, Personal Finance Tools, Real Estate, Saving for College, Saving for Retirement, Taxes, US Government

July 7, 2008

My Real Estate Investment Efforts

A new real estate investor shares his experiences and lessons as he attempts to build his real estate portfolio.

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Filed under Goals, Investing, Real Estate, Saving for Retirement, US Government

Tags: Building Wealth, Investing, Kansas City, Passive Income, Personal Success, Real Estate, Saving for Retirement, Success, US Government

May 19, 2008

I’ve Been Stimulated…So to Speak

On May 9th, 2008 my stimulus check arrived, right on time, just as forecast. There was no fan fare, there was no congratulations. Just the quiet whir of my computer’s fan. There it was, staring at me in my money market account, $1800 that wasn’t there the morning before. Should I tell the money spender? [...]

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Tags: Debt Reduction, Emergency Funds, Government, Personal Finance Tools, Real Estate, Stimulus check

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Entries Tagged as ‘Real Estate’

July 10, 2008

We’re Moving…

July 7, 2008

My Real Estate Investment Efforts

May 19, 2008

I’ve Been Stimulated…So to Speak

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