A few years ago, my heart sank when I saw trees and lush vegetation torn from the ground, tons and tons of earth gutted and displaced…I was watching Gold Rush on the Discovery Channel. I had NO idea that this horrible scene was the cost of the small trinkets and […]
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Budgeting and Saving
Why Saving Money In The Bank Will Leave You Broke (Part 1)
In 1923, Germany began printing and circulating two-trillion mark banknotes. That’s a “2”, followed by 12 zeros (i.e. 2,000,000,000,000) on each individual banknote! What would cause a country to print such a large denomination of their currency? The answer is, Inflation. Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price […]
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Water Conservation: Your Life Depends On It
With major environmental threats to our planet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly difficult to access. So many people and creatures rely on this precious, life-sustaining fuel, and we must pay attention…NOW. The increase in global population, pollution, and changing climate all impact this fragile ecosystem. Let’s work together to […]
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Investment Hierarchy: Top 7 Investments For Retiring Young
When you make the decision to become an early retiree, one of the first things you’ll realize is that there are many, many different choices when it comes to investment accounts. 401(k), IRA, HSA, 457, 403(b), Roth, Taxable…the list can get pretty extensive. Each of these accounts has its own […]
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