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Joe Plemon: Financial Writer

Lessons From U.S. Open Champion Rory McIlroy

June 22, 2011 by Joe Plemon 8 Comments

If you, like me, have ever blown your big moment, then you, like me, are inspired by Rory McIlroy’s record breaking performance during the recent U.S. Open.  Stick with me here – you don’t have to be a golf fan to appreciate what Rory did.

Filed Under: Self Improvement

5 Success Traits We Inherit From Our Heavenly Father

June 17, 2011 by Joe Plemon 9 Comments

God’s plan for us humans is that we be like him. He not only created us in His image (Genesis 1:27), but He gives His spirit to His children, allowing us to think His thoughts and feel His feelings. Being a child of God means that we effectively inherit His traits, much like our own […]

Filed Under: Biblical Thoughts On Finance

A Week’s Worth of Vacation Memories in Three Minutes

June 14, 2011 by Joe Plemon 10 Comments

I want to thank all of you who commented (and wished me a great vacation) on my Christmas in June vacation post.   I can assure you that your wishes were met … in fact I would call this a dream vacation.  All four of our children, along with spouses, one fiance’ and all three grandchildren […]

Filed Under: Family

Christmas in June: My Vacation Post

June 6, 2011 by Joe Plemon 15 Comments

On December 29, 2010, while our over the top gift exchange was still grating on me, I wrote “Rethinking Our Family Christmas Gift Exchange” — a post with several ideas of how to better celebrate Christ’s birthday without the accumulation of stuff.  One thought was to create memories instead of exchanging a bunch of crappola […]

Filed Under: Family, Self Improvement

4 Reasons to Start Your Social Security Early

May 30, 2011 by Joe Plemon 20 Comments

Four Reasons to Start Your Social Security Early

Most retirees ponder this question: “When should I start taking my Social Security benefits … at age 62? At full retirement age? Somewhere in between?” The conventional response to this question is “Wait as long as you can.” After all, those whose full retirement age is 66 will face a 25% lifetime reduction by starting […]

Filed Under: Retirement, social security

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