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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 – Having fun helping others
First and foremost, as an investor, I became licensed as a real estate broker. In other words, I never intended to use my license to help buy and/or sell properties for anyone other than for our own investments. Then one … Continue reading
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The 2020 election – Socialism or capitalism?
Oh, how fast the last four years flew! If the 2016 election could be summed up as contentious, which it was, this year was, well, beyond contentious. Nevertheless, we still live in a democratic society where “We the People” decide the … Continue reading
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Drawn to Christianity
I came from a country where the number of Christians is estimated to be fewer than one percent of its total population. There are a couple of major reasons why Christianity has not taken root in Japan. The fundamental reason … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – A title company from hell
Have you ever dealt with a company that frustrated you so much so that you wondered how they could stay in business? This happened to me recently. Despite the headaches, I will withhold the company name for a couple of … Continue reading
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An accident – indirectly caused by the lockdown
A dictionary defines an accident as an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. On August 21, 2020, that is exactly what happened to me. We had our house staged, and the staging crew … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Who pays the water bills?
There is no doubt in my mind that it was one of the wisest decisions I have ever made to leave the country of my origin and come to America as an adult immigrant. Before getting into the specific water-bill … Continue reading
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Life is a series of choices you make
Everyone has two worlds; the outside world and the inside world. The outside world: Lately, I have been having many thoughts about how crazy American society – the outside world – seems to have become. With everything I read, I … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – “Inside Job” by Charles Ferguson
For those who remain interested in gaining a better understanding of what led to the market crash of 2008, which destroyed the financial future of millions of people around the world, the 2010 film, “Inside Job,” is a must-watch. I … Continue reading
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Tombstone
While growing up in Tokyo, annually, our parents took my brother and me to the family gravesite at the Tama Reien (多磨霊園) cemetery. They told us that many famous people were buried there, too. Today, thanks to the Internet, you … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
***Disclaimer: What is noted, below, is NOT accounting advice. You must consult your CPA and/or attorney to interpret what is and is not allowed within the EIDL guidelines.*** This is a sequel to my April 2020 blog. The EIDL … Continue reading
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