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Why I Turned Down A Perfect Job

Earlier this year I was called up for an interview for a job that I had actually applied for over a year ago.  They had an opening and the project manager wanted to interview me. I found out before the interview that I had been recommended by a friend who …

What Is The Middle Class?

The term middle class gets thrown around a lot.  It seems that all politicians pay lip service to helping the middle class, but few define what they believe it is.  What is the middle class? Is it based on income, on education, on wealth, or on lifestyle? What Is The …

The Frugal Football Team

I’m not a fan of professional sports, in fact I think I have only watched 1 entire football game start to finish in my life.  Professional athletes, and especially professional football players are well known for their flashy lifestyle. It isn’t uncommon to see football players living the lives of …

Can I borrow 20 Trillion?

You Can’t Legislate Prosperity

I say it all the time, “The Number 1 rule of economics is people respond to incentives.”  Anytime legislation is passed that requires employers to do something in regards to its employers the employers will find the least costly option available.  The law requiring companies to pay time and half …