Author: Todd Weber
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Nobody’s Coming To Save You – Be The Hero You Need
“No one is coming to save you” is the title of a podcast I heard recently. That idea is one that’s been motivating me for a while. I hope it will move you to be courageous and take action now. Hard Times Are Here Clearly, we live in crazy, challenging times. The pandemic, inflation, endless…
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5 Things I Wish I Knew In My 20s That Can Help You Build A Better Future
I wish someone had given me tips like this when I was young. 1. Take time to think deeply about the life you want. Visualize the details of your desired future 10, 20, 30-years out. Write it all down and review it regularly. 2. Don’t paint yourself into a corner with poor choices. Wrong or…
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If You’re 50+ And Short On Retirement Funds, You May Need to Do More Than Save and Invest. Here’s One Idea You May Not Have Considered.
A Late Start According to the 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances, the median retirement balance for people age 55-64 is a mere $185,000 (NerdWallet.com). I didn’t start saving for retirement until after a career change in my 40s. We’ve come a long way, but are still far short of where we want to be. Good,…
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My Journey from Faith Leader to Non-Believer
I became a Christian through a dramatic conversion experience when I was 15 years old. Over a decade later, I became pastor of a congregation which I served full-time for 14 years. But, I no longer believe in God. I don’t want to offend anyone who does believe. For what it’s worth, I want only…
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How I Came To Love SCUBA Diving
I not an an expert diver. Experienced novice, perhaps. I’ve logged over 200 recreational dives and achieved several advanced certifications and training. I have experience in both cold water and tropical environments and appreciate the unique qualities of each. How I first got interested in diving: I was looking for an outdoor activity that my…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Have a Will, and Why NOT to D-I-Y
Losing your parents is a sad and painful experience, to say the least. Both my wife and I lost our parents within the last few years. The process of settling their estates has been another experience itself – actually, two very different experiences. My wife’s parents had a legally executed Last Will and Testament. Working…