Is It Easier To Be Financially Successful In California?

While reading a post called “East Coast Living – Is It Really That Bad?” at the ever popular pf (personal finance) blog site: Financial Samurai, Sam pretends to try and justify the reasons that people would choose to live on the East Coast instead of the West Coast (and in particular San Fran), all the while… Continue reading Is It Easier To Be Financially Successful In California?

It's Not Always The Sharpest Tool in the Shed That Gets Ahead!

Often at work, I hear the analogy “so and so” isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed.  But sometimes, that isn’t necessary to get ahead in the company rat race… For example, the guy that sits in the cube next to me is one of the smartest technology individuals in the building.  I admit, he’s smarter… Continue reading It's Not Always The Sharpest Tool in the Shed That Gets Ahead!

The Rich Employee at McDonalds

Some employees at McDonalds are wealthier than you think! Okay, Alice, who just graduated from high school isn’t the wealth employee that I’m talking about.  Nor is Nancy, who drives to work with her husband (both are in their 60s and both are avid smokers).  I know they both smoke because right before they get… Continue reading The Rich Employee at McDonalds