Getting Ahead

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January 18, 2015· kraig

7 Tips for Making a Full Time Independent Living Without a Job

Ten years ago, I came across a book called, " Making a Living Without a Job ". In it were the concepts of how a person could make a living without having a job (obviously). Nothing too profound…

July 30, 2014· kraig

How to Grow Your Net Worth from Zero to $100,000 in 3.5 Years

I accomplished something pretty significant between late 2009 and early 2013. I grew my net worth from zero to $100,000. I don't remember the exact day or month I crossed from negative to positive…

May 1, 2014· kraig

3 Pillars to Focus On for Creating Your Own Financial Freedom

It's funny how hedonic adaptation takes place in our lives quietly behind the scenes, year after year. The result is that we're basically just as happy (or unhappy) as we've always been. As a kid, I…

December 15, 2013· kraig

How to Double Your Salary in 4 Years Without Kissing Anyone's A**

Back when I was in college, I worked nights at the local gas station. I knew how to do everything there and had more seniority than most. I certainly should have been making more than $6.95 an hour.…

May 13, 2013· kraig

Is It Stupid to Borrow Money?

As I looked through my site stats tonight, I noticed a keyword phrase a visitor used today to get to my site, which was "Is it stupid to borrow money?". I figured this phrase deserved a post of its…

May 8, 2013· kraig

5 Things You Can Do This Week to Start Growing Your Wealth

Three years ago, I broke free from being broke. I was 26 at the time and was worth as much then as the day I was born back in 1984. I decided that 26 years was enough time to learn that I didn't want…

April 24, 2013· kraig

Having Things Given to You Hurts You, Not the Other Way Around

I was mocked the other day because of the fact that I " had some things paid for " for me in my younger days. Sure, that is true. I was pampered with a bit of monetary luxury for a few years between…

April 15, 2013· kraig

How I Lost $1,400 Today and Why That's Okay

I lost $1,418.71 today. The stock market took a plunge, it's biggest drop in six months. Since then, it's been going up like crazy. I've sure loved the value that's been added to my portfolio of…

April 8, 2013· kraig

How to Save $50,000 in Two Years After Getting Out of Debt

I thought that title might get your attention. It just so happens, I saved $50,000 in the first 24 months after becoming debt free. My average salary throughout that time period was..... well...…

March 27, 2013· kraig

First Get Your Finances in Order...Then Chase Your Dreams

It's funny how there seems to be a natural order of things and a time for everything. Ecclesiastes 3 states: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. I…

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