Philip Stratton
Should I Pursue A Career Based On Following My Passions?
The "follow your passions" advice has been a widely touted benchmark for helping young people decide the careers they wish to pursue....
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Philip Stratton
- Jun 4
- 4 min
LESSON 15: Sinking Funds
In Lesson 14, we discussed thinking through the intentions you have for your money. During this exercise, you might have looked through...
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Philip Stratton
- Jun 1
- 3 min
LESSON 14: Let's Create A Plan
Some people don't like the word "budget" because it denotes restriction, limitation, or confinement. A better name might be one that...
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Philip Stratton
- May 13
- 4 min
LESSON 13: The BIG 4 - #4 Clothing+
There are numerous studies on how Americans spend their income as a percentage of their pay. A common claim is that households spend...
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Philip Stratton
- May 13
- 2 min
LESSON 12: The BIG 4 - #3 Food
There are numerous studies on how Americans spend their income as a percentage of their pay. A common claim is that households spend...
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Philip Stratton
- Apr 12
- 3 min
LESSON 11: The BIG 4 - #2 Transportation
There are numerous studies on how Americans spend their income as a percentage of their pay. A common claim is that households spend...
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Philip Stratton
- Mar 16
- 3 min
LESSON 10: The BIG 4 - #1 Housing
There are numerous studies on how Americans spend their income as a percentage of their pay. A common claim is that households spend...
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Philip Stratton
- Feb 3
- 5 min
LESSON 9: Is Retirement Preparation A Top Priority For You?
What are your thoughts and plans regarding the funds that will be needed to sustain you throughout your retirement years? Is...
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Philip Stratton
- Dec 13, 2021
- 3 min
LESSON 8: Balancing Act
Studies show that approximately 40% of American families would not have the cash available to cover an unexpected $400 expense. Yet, ask...
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Philip Stratton
- Nov 8, 2021
- 5 min
"Love Your Enemies" Highlights
I found this book very thought-provoking and on target regarding the issues we are experiencing within our culture. As he states in the...
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Philip Stratton
- Nov 6, 2021
- 6 min
My Toodledo, Google Calendar, Pocket Informant and Evernote Workflow
In his book "Getting Things Done"(commonly referred to as GTD), David Allen states a key tenet of being productive and ensuring the...
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Philip Stratton
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
The Psychology of Money Highlights
Highly recommend this book! Here are some of the highlights I made while reading it. Check it out from your library. Glance through a...
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Philip Stratton
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
I Said This, You Heard That - Communication Tool
Despite our advanced linguistic capabilities, effective communication remains a major challenge in relationships (home, work, church). ...
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Philip Stratton
- Jul 3, 2021
- 2 min
2021 Digital Planner
Some people like paper planners. They enjoy the act of writing entries into their calendar, creating task list and checking off the...
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Philip Stratton
- Jan 31, 2021
- 3 min
The Ship of Theseus
This has not been a good month for our 17 year old son’s vehicle. We purchased a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer a couple years ago and it has...
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Philip Stratton
- Sep 21, 2020
- 3 min
Lesson 007: You Need A System
Choice is good, right? Like most questions in life, the answer is "it depends". Having choice is usually seen as a positive thing. It...
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Philip Stratton
- Jul 11, 2020
- 7 min
Why Your Teenager Should Be Thinking About Retirement
Teens don't typically think long-term strategies. That's not surprising. They have only been alive for less than 20 years (hence the term...
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Philip Stratton
- Sep 11, 2019
- 8 min
Lesson 006: Get Started TODAY
"If I had only been taught this stuff when I was young." I hear it often. We use the ignorance of the past to serve as our excuse for...
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Philip Stratton
- Jul 13, 2019
- 2 min
Mortgage Refinance
We are refinancing our home mortgage. Interest rates are still extremely low and our rate will only be dropping from 4.5% to 3.625%. ...
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Philip Stratton
- May 8, 2019
- 3 min
Lesson 005: There's No Such Thing As Willpower
People talk about willpower as if it is some supernatural power. A force that requires Jedi-like mastery that can be used to alter the...
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