Owner: How to Make a Million Dollars URL:http://howtomakeamilliondollars.blogspot.com Join Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:10:36 -0500 Rating:1 Site Description: How to make a million dollars. I don't make your life, I make your life better. This blog focuses on saving, investing, creating wealth and increasing net worth. The personal finance blog of a young professional with the goal of saving 1 million dollars f Site statistics:Click here
Is advertising on a personal finance website wrong? 2006-12-06 16:05:00 Simple question. Difficult answer. As always I invite readers to weigh in on the topic. I am a consistent reader of a variety of personal finance
blogs. It seems to me that most people are currently running Adsense ads by Google alone the lefthand site bar and maybe a banner at the top as I have which is perfectly fine with me. I have no problem with people if the advertisements are pertinent and do not distract from content (you are there to read and increase your knowledge, right). And many also have affiliate links especially books they've reviewed from Amazon or maybe a Chiquita mall, or maybe even some sponsored links. But when do you cross the line. If you are truly trying to help people in financial trouble, is it really in their best interest to be checking out an array of tech products or gadegts that they don't need? Or does it help them when you present a variety of credit cards? The point I'm trying to get to here is that if the personal finance
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You're better than that! 2006-12-06 15:44:00 Stop wasting your time watching life on television. You're better
than that. A majority of Americans know more about TomKat and BrAngelina than they know about their own families. What is our obsession with obsence wealth and fame? Are you happy with your life? You should be. If you're not, change it. Change is difficult because it requires work. Push yourself out of your usually routine and try something new. Learn, share, feel, do, in all areas of your life. What do I do for the good of humanity? Not that much right now, other than help people heal, teach people how to help themselves, and really listen when people need to talk. I know that I'm better than that and can do more. Experience and evolve and give everything you can. We only have a short time here, make good use of your time. OkDork inspired this post check out OkDork.com it's cool.
Make your blog better- 3 quick tips 2006-12-06 03:56:00 Three quick tips:
Cut down on pictures/advertisements streamline things to make it neat easy to read and navigate. More people will stay for a visit if your page loads quickly and it looks sharp.
Have "heroin content." The kind of original cutting edge stuff that keeps 'em choppin at the bit. Get people addicted to your site, constantly checking back for updates.
Have a clear title, and catch phrase that's easy to remember, bonus for a recognizable logo
Bonus tip - check out the masters of the game and see what works for them.
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New Nonprofit idea 2006-12-06 03:52:00 Grant a wish foundation. The idea is to grant people's wishes. How I'll set up a forum where you can post your wishes, and have volunteers help to grant those wishes. A way for someone to give back with time or resources or abilities, teaching or mentoring. Say a young girl wants to be a doctor, have a current doctor or retired doctor sign up as a mentor and help get a team of support. This would be a great way to pay it forward 'feeling good by giving back'.
Question for the personal finance blog community 2006-12-03 05:17:00 What do you want for Christmas? Usually I want things that I wouldn't normally buy for myself such as car parts to pimp my VW GTI. If you could get one thing for Christmas this year what would it be and why? Read more:finance
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I finally made the Under 30 Honor Roll, my parents would be so proud 2006-12-08 02:20:00 I'm in. Tonight we did the final walk-through on our house, pretty exciting. Closing is next Wednesday or Thursday. Saturday we are cleaning and moving boxes, Tuesday is the big move. This past year has been a financial whirlwind - payed off a school loan (yeah), now signing up for a 30 year mortgage (boo, hiss). Ever feel overwhelmed by debt? I do from time to time. My wife tells me - most people have a mortgage, I just want to get out of all debt including a large loan from a giant bank asap.
Find your passion and make a living doing it 2006-12-09 13:48:00 Find out what you love and do it. If you can find a way to support yourself doing
something you love life will be enjoyable. As an example the Crocodile Hunter was very passionate about his work. He was so passionate that he drew people into his work.
Following in Free Money Finance's footsteps 2006-12-12 04:02:00 Recently I've been attending a church group on Wednesday mornings and one of the topics was money. It's interesting to see what the Bible says about money and wealth. Basically it has the same morals as the famous story of Ebeneezer Scrooge in the Christmas Carol. You can't take your worldly possesions with you and it's not what you have, but rather what you do with your time here on earth. The Bible states that it is very hard for the rich to get into heaven because they find it hard to part from their posessions. It is truly ashame when your possessions begin to own you. Example you buy a huge house and then become a slave to it, working harder and more hours to pay for it, ironically you end up never getting to spend time at home and can't enjoy it. Read more:Following
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Thank U ReviewU and Can't Get Rich 2008-03-04 12:53:00 Recently the gentleman over at Can't Get Rich reviewed "How to Make a Million Dollars" check it out. He pointed out some great fundamentals that should help me improve the usability and value of this site for the readers.
NEW on the site is a suggestion tab for you to give your two cents. Any topics you would like to see covered? Any questions you have, feel free to ask? I'll do my best to Read more:Thank
Personal Finance advice from my dad 2008-01-16 11:45:00 A few months ago I emailed my dad a few questions about money. (I asked about life insurance, who handles the finances, investing and a few other things). I trust him very much and he has done well for himself. He is a partner in a law firm and has access to financial advisors for wealth management. I thought he might be able to provide some valuable advice and I was right.
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Concerned About Your Financial Future? 2008-01-04 21:12:00 Get some free financial advice from the professionals. I received some information that might be useful to a lot of people and decided to share. Basically you can talk to a certified financial planner for free, on the phone or in person, not a bad deal. Read on to learn more.
Make Retirement Planning Your Top New Year's Resolution with Free Financial
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So you say you've got a RESOLUTION, well 2008-01-01 21:02:00 So do I. First let's visit last year's to see if I did what I set out to do.
Goals of 2007
Start a Roth IRA before tax time (place $500 in) - check plus,
Open a Sharebuilder account and buy stock (invest $50 in an IPO and $50 in a dividend paying company) - check - opened account but chose wiser, less risky investments
Continue saving with my 401K (readjust as necessary 2006 brought in a
Does Google have a monopoly on online advertising? 2007-12-18 14:16:00 Seems that Google
is penalizing people for using Text Linked Ads and Pay Per Post as income streams. Although there are other advertising programs Adsense seems to be the most widely used. If is fair for Google to use their influence to promote their revenue? Read more:monopoly
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Articles to Aid Future Millionaires 2007-12-03 08:04:00 Photo by TW Collins
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Interview with Neville: Part 2 of Young Successful Entrepeneurs 2007-11-29 11:05:00 Here is the interview I did with Neville, of nevblog.com check it out.
Could you answer a few questions for an interview. I like what you're doing and want to share your story with like minded young entrepreneurs. If you can spare a few minutes, here are the questions:
Who are your role models?
I like self-made people who started with little or no background in starting companies, but then
Festival of Under 30 Finances, give thanks edition. 2007-11-26 07:26:00 <!-- InstaCarnival Beta Draft HTML for Carnival Edition -->
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Keeping tabs on Tim 2007-11-21 09:15:00 If you haven't read the 4 hour work week do yourself a favor and check it out at the library. It's worth your time. Also Tim Ferriss's blog is interesting
Another Tim is also making some ways. Timonthy Sykes wanted me to let you know what he is up to:
Tim:
"I don't know if you heard, but on November 1st, I announced I was going back to my Bar Mitzvah Gift money roots of $12,415 with the
festival of under 30 finances - November 19, 2007 2007-11-19 07:26:00 <!-- InstaCarnival Beta Draft HTML for Carnival Edition -->
My favorite for this festival is Christian PF I highlighted his article in red. Be sure to check it out. Also only 11 days left in the November
"FREE DOLLAR GIVEAWAY" Check out the article and get your money.
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* VIDEO: Financial Checklist for your 20's from Kiplinger's PF 2007-11-15 08:51:00 Check out this video and tell me what you think?
I agree it's important to have goals both short and long term. If your considering buying a car - definitely go with a reliable used one. Think hard about graduate school, don't apply just because you can't find a job. Be sure about the career path you are taking and make sure you love what you're doing when you get there. School loans have Read more:Financial
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festival of under 30 finances - November 12, 2007 2007-11-12 06:41:00 <!-- InstaCarnival Beta Draft HTML for Carnival Edition -->
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An experiment in trust for one dollar?. 2007-11-05 21:18:00 I believe in the good in all people. I respect and trust
people. I respect and trust the readers of this site and here is what I am going to do for you. I want to build trust. To gain your trust I will be ethical and honest in all that I say and do.
Hypothesis:
If I do what I promise, then you will trust me.
Experiment:
Make a promise.
Deliver on that promise.
Goal of experiment: Build
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My personal favorite for this week comes from ChristianPF, go check it out!
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Articles to aid Future Millionaires - Nov 2nd, 2007 2007-11-02 04:58:00 <!-- InstaCarnival Beta Draft HTML for Carnival Edition -->
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I'm beating the stock market with my 401K! 2007-10-30 21:33:00 Currently my personal rate of return for this year is 25.9% How did I do it? I invested in international stocks. Right now there is more growth overseas than here in the states. Read more:beating
Festival of Under 30 Finances! Halloween edition 2007-10-28 19:51:00 <!-- InstaCarnival Beta Draft HTML for Carnival Edition -->
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Festival of Under 30 Finances! How to make $100 edition 2007-10-21 22:06:00 <!-- InstaCarnival Beta Draft HTML for Carnival Edition -->
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