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The purpose of this site is to help you improve your financial situation. Whether you are trying to get out of debt, get on a path to financial security, plan for retirement, or just wanting to learn more about tools that you can use to improve your financial life, this is the site for you!
I have become proficient on many financial topics through personal experience, plenty of reading, and my 29 year CPA career. I have a passion for this stuff, and I want to pass it on. I believe in lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
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Atomic Habits and the benefits for your finances
I recently finished the book Atomic Habits by James Clear so I thought it would be appropriate to apply the salient points to personal finances as there are some good gems in this book. If you have not read this book it is worth it. The first chapter is nothing like I...
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