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⏱️ it's never too late

Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Good day Reader,

Isn't it funny how it doesn't matter how old you are, you always feel like you missed it?

Personal example - I graduated college in 2002 with a degree in Computer Science. When I started in 1998, the dot com boom was already roaring.. that's kind of why I chose CS.

By 2001, the bubble collapsed and I felt like I missed it. (well, I technically did miss it)

The bubble may have burst but I didn't miss the rise of the Internet. I caught that one. There's always another wave.

(I'm showing my age by capitalizing the letter I in internet, huh? 🤣)

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⏱️ it's never too late

Life is long and there's always going to be another "next thing." There always is.

Many business founders don't start their business until their forties, once they've had many years of work and life experience behind them.

If you feel like you're behind or you're late, read this:

​👉 It's never too late​

💵 How to create an emergency plan

Despite 44% of Americans being unable to pay for a $500 emergency out of savings, we all know that an emergency fund is important... but do you have an emergency plan?

You need one 👇

​👉 How to create an emergency plan​

🤯 Did you know someone stole $44 billion?

Stealing a million dollars isn't cool.

You know what is?

A billion.

And what's cooler than being cool?

$44 billion!

I didn't even know that was possible... but it was.

And in Vietnam, that means the death penalty unless she returns at least 75% of it... yikes.

​👉 World's biggest bank fraud​

(btw, was two cultural references in one section too many references?)

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Jim

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Hi, I'm Jim Wang and I share my strategies and tactics for managing your money and enjoying more out of life.

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