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6 Steps For Achieving Financial Independence
The Fourth of July is marked with parades, fireworks, grilled food, and friends, but it's really a celebration of independence. Take a moment to consider your own independence, in the financial sense. Getting there doesn't happen in a snap — take the smoothest path by checking off all of these six steps.
Match the US Leader to His Dollar Bill
In honor of the Fourth, let's revisit some of the former influential leaders of the United States. Can you match the US leader to his dollar bill?
Question 1 of 7Which president appears on the $1 bill?
Do You Care Whether or Not Your City Has Fireworks?
Fireworks displays on the Fourth of July aren't a given anymore. Officials in several cities have canceled this year's shows, reasoning they can't justify the cost while government-funded services and jobs are being cut. Does it matter to you whether or not your Fourth includes a colorful fireworks display?
Where to Find Fourth of July Discounts
This Fourth of July, stores are going beyond free shipping and offering attractive discounts for shoppers looking to score deals on Summer goods. Whether you need a new pair of sneaks for working on your bikini body, vino for leisurely Summer nights, a camera for marking the season's memories, or an outdoor umbrella for barbecuing in the heat, there's a discount for all of those things and more.
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Are You Traveling Over Fourth of July Weekend?
For the second year in a row, AAA predicts travel will be down over Fourth of July weekend, blaming uncertainty about the economy. Will you be making a trip?
Are You Traveling Over Fourth of July Weekend?
Get Your Last-Minute Fourth of July Travel Deals
You don't have to wait much longer for the next long weekend. The Fourth of July holiday weekend is nearly here, and lucky for us, last-minute travel deals are still available. The prices for many accommodations and travel packages are pretty attractive, and plenty of the hotels are hardly what you would call discount lodging.
Are You Surprised People Place Bets on Eating Competitions?
Competitive eaters have been competing in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest since 1916 for the ultimate Mustard Yellow Belt Prize. Although it's a popular televised event that is tradition, I was initially surprised to learn that online sports gambling sites take bets for the competition.
The Fourth makes me think of barbecue, friends, and fireworks, not competitive eating odds!
Did Your City's Fireworks Show Go On?
I have fond memories of sitting on ocean jetties as a Fourth of July celebrating kid and watching the fireworks displays of three different cities, within minutes of each other. This was the tradition every Fourth, and it seems this year many cities' holiday traditions were interrupted due to the weak economy.
Given the expense it's clear why some would consider skipping the festivities: The average fireworks display costs $10,000 for 15 minutes of show, while bigger shows in larger cities may cost around $100,000.
I'm Asking: When Did You Become Financially Independent?
Independence Day got me thinking about financial independence, and how relying on myself financially was an essential part of feeling like an adult.
Your ability to earn income is your biggest financial asset, and once you've accepted that first job offer, what you do with those paychecks is up to you. At what point did you become financially independent, or is it still your goal to get there?
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Did You Work Over the Long Weekend?
Having a long weekend doesn't always mean it'll be work-free. Even if you're headed out of town for a quick getaway, you might not be leaving work — or your computer behind. So, whether it meant actually reporting to your place of business or just logging on from home or vacay, tell me, did you work over the holiday weekend?
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