I’ve been swimming to shore financially for the past 2 and a half years since my last update! The shore is the closest it’s ever been! In fact, if I let my body submerge under the water straight down like a pencil, my feet touch bottom and the water line is only about a foot… Continue reading My Personal Route to Financial Independence – Wealth Swimming to Shore Analogy
Author: Money Reasons
A offbeat personal finance blogger that comes from the tech world.
Why Increasing Minimum Wage By Doubling it to $15 Is Harmful For The US
The current Federal Minimum Wage is $7.25, but there is a “doubling” proposal by various group and media channels that are interested in increase it to $15. Personally, I think that is a very bad idea, and below are the top reasons why: Why Doubling the Minimum Wage is a bad idea Small Employers and… Continue reading Why Increasing Minimum Wage By Doubling it to $15 Is Harmful For The US
Proof That Buy and Hold Still Makes Sense
After the shock and hit from “The Great Recession”, everybody and their cousins came out and said that the “buy and hold” strategy doesn’t work and the days of 9 to 10% annual returns were over. So, I decided to come to the defense of the buy and hold strategy once again. Back in one… Continue reading Proof That Buy and Hold Still Makes Sense
Can You Really Negotiate Rent Prices
You might be wondering can you really negotiate rent prices A landlord has the right to increase your rental rate once your lease expires. At that point, you will, of course, have had a heads up of this happening. So should you sit around and just accept it or move out? No, you should try… Continue reading Can You Really Negotiate Rent Prices