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"To America – With Profound Gratitude: My Journey to Freedom and Independence" by Reiko McKendry
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – A shiny-object syndrome
When I decided to become my own boss in late 2004, I knew exactly WHY I chose to go on this journey and where the destination was. What I did not know was HOW I was going to get there. … Continue reading
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My right to vote was 14 years in the making
In October 2017, my blog was on immigration. I wrote it as an immigrant myself. This is a sequel of sorts. Today, Americans are on the side of either building or not building the wall on our southern border. For multiple … Continue reading
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An Imam condemns antisemitism from Auschwitz
This two-minute video is worth watching. It was published by the Australian Jewish Association on February 3, 2019. May there be peace on earth!
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Pausing, not giving up on, Amazon business!
Sometimes, it’s tough to swallow being equity rich and cash poor. How our household finances became this way is a whole different topic. Let’s just say that, for multiple reasons, the year 2008 had a lot to do with it … Continue reading
Investing Outside of Wall Street – Health Savings Account
***Disclaimer: I am neither an attorney nor an accountant. Before choosing to implement any investment concepts, you must seek the advice of professionals who understand the specific investment tool you intend to incorporate. This is equally true when using your … Continue reading
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No more “too busy to read a book”
No, the title does not mean that I’m slowing down with business activities. Quite the contrary, in fact. What changed is the technology that enabled us to “listen” to books instead of having to sit down and “read” them. The … Continue reading
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“Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande, M.D.
David and I enjoy PBS Frontline programs, especially when the topic (and/or the delivery of it) remains non-political. One such fine program was called, “Being Mortal,” which is based on a book by the same title by Atul Gawande, M.D. … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – The tariff conundrum
For a little over a year, David and I have been working on an e-commerce project which has nothing to do with real estate. You might be wondering, “Why?” My November 2017 post answers the question. During the Obama administration, … Continue reading
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“A Battle for the Soul of Islam” by M. Zuhdi Jasser, M.D.
It is rare to find a book that speaks to your soul. Dr. Jasser’s book, “A Battle for the Soul of Islam: An American Muslim Patriot’s Fight to Save His Faith,” was one of those books. His epilogue, which was … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Fraudulent cases I have encountered
As a refresher to those who may not remember, the year 2000 was when the technology bubble burst. That event was the trigger of my eventual journey into making my own investment decisions – rather than relying on faceless people … Continue reading
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