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Author: Josh Johansen

Her tide went out
Savings 

Her tide just went out

15 November 201829 January 2021Josh Johansen, Vagabond Path

A friend drives a BMW, wears the latest fashions, plus Botox, nips, tucks, a huge house, etc. However, today I found out it was all a sham. They are broke.

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Think Plan Act
Investments Retirement Winning Financial Freedom 

6 investing steps to act on now!

15 May 201829 January 2021403b (401k), IRA, Josh Johansen

I hope you’ll read this and find some motivation to act. I have spent over 20 years advising and consulting

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Points and Perks
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How can non-profit workers with a very modest wage possibly afford all of these trips? The mileage game! Using “points and perks” offered by credit card companies can get you farther than you think.

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Can it be this easy? Investing in all-in-one funds

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