Financial Freedom

DRIP YOUR WAY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM

DRIP YOUR WAY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM

After my tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era, I started my career with Touche Ross & Co. (now Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited or Deloitte) in the St. Louis office over 47 years ago. At that time, Touche Ross & Co. was a “Big 8” international public accounting firm. Due to several disagreements with the Tax Partner in Charge, I ended up at Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP or PWC) as a Tax Manager in the St. Louis office and spent about 3-years there until I decided I wanted to transfer to Tampa, Florida; that did not go well with the Partner in Charge, and he refused my transfer request.

CONTROL YOUR OWN DESTINY

CONTROL YOUR OWN DESTINY

Before the COVID-19 pandemic or manufactured debacle, the American economy was growing like gangbusters. Under Trump we had low taxes, reduced regulations, and an avalanche of cheap domestic energy. This resulted in an abundance of job opportunities, with increasing wages, historic highs in family income, along with historic lows in the rates of unemployment and poverty. Despite the drivel of the Left — i.e., tax cuts were only for the rich — everyone participated, especially minorities and low-wage earners.

WALL STREET’S SHADY LITTLE SECRET

WALL STREET’S SHADY LITTLE SECRET

In early 2017, Tony Robbins published Unshakable, Your Financial Freedom Playbook, Creating Peace of Mind in a World of Volatility. Robbins interviewed many of the Titans of Wall Street, e.g., Warren Buffet, John Bogle (founder of Vanguard Mutual Funds), and Peter Mallouk, co- author, “Wealth Advisor,” and Tony Robbin’s partner. Robbins made a great argument for investing in the stock market, but first, he explains, you must buy his book and call his partner for financial advice!

A DRIP A WEEK – YOUR PATHWAY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

A DRIP A WEEK – YOUR PATHWAY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

We are living in interesting times and for many, quite taxing times. As I explained in our January 10th blog, every generation has its share of upheaval. The only constant appears to be human nature and we do not learn from history. When Rome was burning, the average person had no idea; they were busy living day-to-day, working to feed and take care of their families.

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Financial Freedom: 3 Ways to Achieve Financial Independence

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Financial Freedom: 3 Ways to Achieve Financial Independence

What does it mean to have financial freedom? Financial Independence has nothing to do with your net worth (assets less liabilities). To achieve financial independence, you only need to do three things!