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Paulo A. José
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An Injustice!

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Your House Doesn’t Help You Create Wealth. Your House Only Helps Governments Make More Money

Look around where you live — Friends, There is no doubt that governments are the ones who benefit most from high inflation. Because the higher the inflation the more the public debt is reduced. As a homeowner, high inflation can also reduce your mortgage debt. Owning a house is expensive. If you think that to own…

Real Estate

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Your House Doesn’t Help You Create Wealth. Your House Only Helps Governments Make More Money
Your House Doesn’t Help You Create Wealth. Your House Only Helps Governments Make More Money
Real Estate

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ILLUMINATION

·6 hours ago

The Hidden, Dark Side of Saving Money That Nobody Talks About

We don’t value today. — My favorite neighbors in Porto, Portugal, are immigrants. They are good at saving pennies. They came to Portugal from Mexico as guest workers in the 1980s. In the beginning, they could not pay much — not because they were poor, but because they preferred to save. After many years, their…

Money

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The Hidden, Dark Side of Saving Money That Nobody Talks About
The Hidden, Dark Side of Saving Money That Nobody Talks About
Money

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Making of a Millionaire

·11 hours ago

You Ought to Be Proud to Use Used Stuff and Not Die of Shame

It’s not about saving more or about climate change. — The other day I found this quote from Warren Buffett on Reddit: “Price is what you pay, value is what you get in return .” A phrase often used in the investment world. It’s also something the Bitcoin brothers don’t understand. …

Personal Finance

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You Ought to Be Proud to Use Used Stuff and Not Die of Shame
You Ought to Be Proud to Use Used Stuff and Not Die of Shame
Personal Finance

6 min read


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Making of a Millionaire

·1 day ago

The Moment You Separate Your Feelings From Money, You Master Your Finances

Nobody understands that. — Endless life experiences are written in books. But time passes. Things change. Money is a very personal question. Each one lives as he can. No advice, please. Just good principles. I always hear the lame excuse: “I can’t save now. I’ll do it later!” …

Personal Finance

4 min read

The Moment You Separate Your Feelings From Money, You Master Your Finances
The Moment You Separate Your Feelings From Money, You Master Your Finances
Personal Finance

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Making of a Millionaire

·2 days ago

The Most Annoying Money Question I’ve Seen So Far

Everyone is asking themselves this nagging question right now. — It has been a long time since I cut off my emotional side with money. No more financial worries. Many people want to be free. Unfortunately, few can afford it. Everything stands in mind and falls down with money. Packing your backpack for freedom means not forgetting to take your…

Personal Finance

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The Most Annoying Money Question I’ve Seen So Far
The Most Annoying Money Question I’ve Seen So Far
Personal Finance

3 min read


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ILLUMINATION

·3 days ago

People Are Losing Their Personal Finance Because They Are Making These 9 Mistakes

I was. — I still remember when I fell in love with a girl on Tinder. After leading a lonely life for years, I met a very beautiful woman. But when we met on the internet, the energy quickly ignited between us, and the keyboards glowed. We exchanged photos and phone numbers. What…

Money

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People Are Losing Their Personal Finance Because They Are Making These 9 Mistakes
People Are Losing Their Personal Finance Because They Are Making These 9 Mistakes
Money

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ILLUMINATION

·3 days ago

The Quiet Way to Prepare Your Personal Finances for the Next Recession That No One Talks About

The next big thing that everyone fears. — Currently, the term “recession” is very present in the media. Most people expect it to happen in the coming months. But when I see articles about how to prepare for the next big economic or financial crisis, personal finance blogs write: Increase your professional value Prioritize, plan, and act Stick…

Recession

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The Quiet Way to Prepare Your Personal Finances for the Next Recession That No One Talks About
The Quiet Way to Prepare Your Personal Finances for the Next Recession That No One Talks About
Recession

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Publishous

·4 days ago

“Slowing Down For Life” Is the True Happiness That No One Talks About

It’s not about you. — My first job in high school was to get stuck in my family’s commercial cosmetics store. I never went anywhere. I dealt with the customers. I had to show up every day. Dealing with people is anger. Add to that a bad salary. No vacations. No quiet breaks. No pampering…

Inspiration

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“Slowing Down For Life” Is the True Happiness That No One Talks About
“Slowing Down For Life” Is the True Happiness That No One Talks About
Inspiration

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Feedium

·4 days ago

The Hidden Side of Making Money Writing Online That No One Talks About

You are the money. — If you think about making money online, you must first understand that there are two generations on the Internet. If you want to start making money today you are already part of the second generation. The first generation started about 17 years ago. This generation was characterized by the fact…

Writing

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The Hidden Side of Making Money Writing Online That No One Talks About
The Hidden Side of Making Money Writing Online That No One Talks About
Writing

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An Injustice!

·6 days ago

I Saw My Grandmother Get Only $455/ Month in Retirement and It Blew My Mind

5 painful truths about traditional retirement — I remember clearly when I was taking care of my grandmother’s insurance contracts, pension, and money. She worked all her life and received a pension of about 410 euros in Portugal ($455 at the exchange rate at the time). Without the widow’s pension, I’m sure my grandmother would not have…

Retirement

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I Saw My Grandmother Get Only $455/ Month in Retirement and It Blew My Mind
I Saw My Grandmother Get Only $455/ Month in Retirement and It Blew My Mind
Retirement

3 min read

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