Author: Todd Weber
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Why We’re Sick and Tired: It’s The Government
It is clear that the healthcare system in America is broken. Americans are the most unhealthy we have ever been despite spending more on healthcare than any other nation in the world. Big Pharma The entire system has been captured by big businesses focused on treating symptoms rather than curing underlying causes of illness. It’s…
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Happiness Is Not A Right
The essential nature of the United States of America – the core feature of its organization, structure, and the singular quality which sets it apart from all other nations – is freedom. The freedom of the individual citizen to live his or her life as they please, and to be secure and safe in their…
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Noble Aspiration
As everyone knows, the United States of America is not a perfect nation, nor is its history pure and spotless. Many today loudly and continually remind the world of that and condemn its very existence. They forget – or worse, were never taught – that the USA is more of an aspirational ideal than a…
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The Value of Value: From Consumers to Producers
We must become saver/investor/producers instead of spender-consumers if we hope to achieve lasting prosperity. It begins with a mindset shift toward frugality. This may seem like an odd place to start, but please bare with me. Frugality is a foundation for growth that leads to prosperity. Frugality is defined as, “the quality of being economical…
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The Future of Real Estate: 20-Years From Now
The Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, has been a significant force in shaping economic trends in the United States, particularly in the real estate market. As this cohort enters its retirement years and beyond, its influence on real estate dynamics is poised to undergo a profound transformation. This essay explores the potential…
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Divine Omnipotence
From a reading of “Summa Contra Gentiles” by St. Thomas Aquinas, Book II chapter 25, reprinted in Philosophy of Religion: The Big Questions, Ed. by Eleonore Stump and Michael Murray. Aquinas’ arguments here fall flat to me for the same reason that I don’t enjoy modern superhero movies. A character who can be given whatever…
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Hello world!
Welcome! This is my first post on my first blog. I will be sharing thoughts on two very different subjects: The Pursuit of Financial Independence, and Philosophy (atheism/faith). Financial Independence I’ve been striving for over a decade to build wealth starting from near zero. My wife and I have accrued significant savings in 401(k)s, IRAs,…
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Emergency Fund: 3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have One – And A Simple Way To Start From Zero
The early years of my family were a constant struggle to make ends meet. It wasn’t long before we were in debt and stressed out. Whenever unexpected expenses came up, we used credit cards to get by, pushing us further into debt. An emergency fund could have helped. Here’s Why: Experts recommend having a minimum…