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I’ve slept poorly the past week, waking to read at 4am without being able to fall back asleep. This week marked the anniversary of my father’s death two years ago. This morning, after another partly restless night, I loaded up my gear and headed to the beach. A couple of 70-something guys walking their dogs looked at me starting down the trail in my wetsuit, and in good humor mixed with a trace of envy, […]

Eradication is Impossible   Herd immunity is not the goal; herd protection is. After all, eradicating Covid-19 is impossible, so there’s no reason to aim for herd immunity. Instead, we need to stop the epidemic transmission of Covid-19, which endangers […]

Send us a text Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Dan Daly, who shares his remarkable journey from a janitorial union job to becoming a successful automotive dealership manager and later a real estate investor focusing on European markets. Dan talks about how he identified opportunities in the competitive real estate market […] The post Podcast 316. The Power of Passion and Persistence with Dan Daly appeared first on Average Joe Finances.

This is what dividend investing is all about!  Investing in dividend stocks allows YOU to earn dividend income, the best passive income stream!  Bias, you better believe it. Time to dive into Lanny’s August 2025 dividend income results!  Were records set?  Almost to financial freedom?  One day and one month at a time! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dividend Income Dividend Income is the fruit from the labor of investing your money in the stock […]

The stock market outlook continues to show an uptrend for U.S. equities, despite Friday’s meltdown.

Chicken slow-cooked in a crockpot becomes fall-apart tender. But what really makes this dish are the added peppers and onions. Slow-cooked in a bath of salsa and warm spices, all of the ingredients mingle to create consistent rich flavor in every bite.” What can I expect?  Never again will you struggle to create tender, juicy chicken thanks to this crockpot salsa chicken recipe! Unlike other meals that require you to stand over a hot stove waiting to time your chicken just right before it comes out dry, this recipe is hands off and requires no fuss. All you have to do is combine the ingredients, set them aside to cook, and come back later ready to eat.  Enjoy it on its own, in a lettuce wrap topped with a little taco cheese and avocado, on top of a salad, or alongside low-carb sides like cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables. No matter how you plate it, it’s guaranteed to have all your guests coming back for more!  Is Crockpot Salsa Chicken Healthy?  Let’s take a look at the main ingredients: Bell peppers Onion Chicken Salsa Bell peppers, onions, and salsa are natural, nutritious food sources. Each have their own list of health benefits. Add them to salads, stir-fries, crockpot meals, and more for a boost of nutrients and flavor.  But what about the chicken? Isn’t it fatty and unhealthy? Neutral Eating has a practical stance on chicken skin: If you’re going to eat meat, make full use of the animal. Eating the whole animal is sustainable, nutritious, and humane. For this recipe, we use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, meaning the the fat content is low.  However, you can also use skin-on chicken. Chicken skin is full of vitamins, minerals, protein and natural fat energy. And the stuff is delicious. Doing right by the animal means you get to eat it all. Enjoy the skin! Learn more about the Neutral Eating Food Philosophy here. Salsa Chicken Tips 1. Scratch to Shred Using two forks, lightly scratch the chicken to shred it. Try to keep the

We all make mistakes. There is no such thing as the perfect portfolio. In the accumulation stage we usually have time to recover from mistakes and hopefully we’ll learn from those mistakes. Learning from mistakes will usually move us towards a more passive global core index-based portfolio. In retirement, we don’t always get a second chance. It is crucial to be aware and avoid any retirement pot holes. Kyle at the Canadian Financial Summit asked […]

                                                    The month of September 2025 is another month of dividend income landing in my accounts.  Due to becoming debt free, I changed my pay myself model. Starting the beginning of August 2021, I am paying myself 30%, just like before. This will now consist of 24% to investing, and […]

Life Insurance or SBP? (That’s the military’s Survivor Benefit Plan.) If I had a nickle for every time I was asked that question – well, I’d be able to go out for a coffee this week. And next week. And every week into the future. At least once a day, someone asks me some variation… | Read More… The post Life Insurance or SBP? Asking The Right Questions appeared first on KateHorrell.

If you’ve taken out a merchant cash advance (MCA) or are considering one, you may have come across a term that sounds harmless but carries serious consequences: the confession of judgment, or COJ. This clause can allow a lender to win a court judgment against you without notice — and without you ever stepping foot […] The post Confession of Judgment MCA (COJ): Risks & Defenses appeared first on CuraDebt.

If you need quick and easy fall appetizers and party food for upcoming work parties, we’ve got you covered! Whether you are planning a game day tail gate party, or need fun potluck dishes that will wow your friends and family, we have the best healthy yet delicious appetizers for all of your autumn festivities. Easy Fall Finger Food Appetizers These cozy fall finger food appetizers are the perfect last minute potluck dish! If you need easy fall party food for kids or picky eater adults, these finger foods are a must! Spinach Artichoke Dip Bites GET THE RECIPE → Antipasto Skewers GET THE RECIPE → Cucumber Caprese Bites

Retirement is often pictured as a finish line, but in reality, it is the beginning of a new and very personal journey. Financial stability is essential, yet without addressing the mental and emotional transitions that come with leaving work, retirement can feel unbalanced. Planning for both money and mindset helps ensure that the years ahead are not only secure but also deeply satisfying.  Early Retirement: The Honeymoon Phase  In the early years, retirement can feel […]

There are a lot of strange ways to make extra money out there, with recycling paper being one of them. That’s right, you can make money recycling paper — and yes, you can sell shredded paper too. Now you aren’t going to become an overnight millionaire shredding paper, but you can make more money that you might think. If you have shredded paper, unused paper and cardboard products sitting around, or have access to getting […]