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Why Charlie Munger Believed You Shouldn’t Keep Saving After 65

Posted on January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 by davidlongo

Charlie Munger spent nearly a century studying human behavior, money, incentives, and the psychology of decision‑making. When people hear the idea attributed to him — “Don’t save after 65” — it sounds reckless. But like most Munger insights, the surface-level shock hides a deeper truth about how the purpose of money changes later in life….

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The First $1,000 Rule: Why Small Wins Change Your Entire Financial Identity

Posted on December 26, 2025 by davidlongo

Most people think wealth begins with a big moment — a promotion, a windfall, a perfect investment, a sudden stroke of luck. But the truth is far less cinematic and far more powerful: your entire financial identity changes the moment you earn, save, or invest your first $1,000 on purpose. Not inherited. Not stumbled into….

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Financial Boundaries: The Invisible Architecture of Sovereignty

Posted on December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by davidlongo

Most people think money problems come from not earning enough, not budgeting well enough, or not being “disciplined” enough. But the deeper truth—the one almost no one talks about—is that most financial chaos comes from weak or nonexistent boundaries. Not income. Not intelligence. Not opportunity. Boundaries. Financial boundaries are the invisible architecture that protects your…

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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Money Decisions That Actually Matter

Posted on December 18, 2025 by davidlongo

Buying your first home is one of those rare life moments where excitement and anxiety sit side by side. It’s a milestone, a financial commitment, and a lifestyle shift all at once. And while the process is often presented as a checklist — get pre-approved, find a realtor, tour houses — the real story is…

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Money-Saving Tips for College Students

Posted on December 14, 2025 by davidlongo

We’d like to offer some money-saving tips for college students. College is an exciting mix of independence, discovery, and late‑night pizza — but it’s also the first time many students face real financial pressure. Between tuition, housing, food, textbooks, and social life, it’s easy for money to disappear faster than you expect. The good news…

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Hidden Money Leaks That Quietly Steal Your Freedom (And What To Do About Them)

Posted on December 12, 2025 by davidlongo

Most people imagine financial danger as something loud and dramatic: job loss, medical crisis, market crash, maxed‑out credit cards. Those are real. But hidden money leaks — the forces that quietly undermine your financial life — are almost never that obvious. They’re small, silent, and predictable. They show up on your bank statement, not as…

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Money Advice for First-Time Homebuyers: Building Sovereignty Through Smart Financial Choices

Posted on December 10, 2025 by davidlongo

Buying your first home is one of the most significant financial thresholds you’ll cross. It’s not just about bricks, land, and paperwork—it’s about anchoring your autonomy in a physical space. For first-time buyers, the process can feel overwhelming: mortgage jargon, hidden costs, and the pressure of “getting it right.” If you treat each step as…

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The Frequency of Attraction: How Higher States Shape Opportunity, Discipline, and Relationships

Posted on December 8, 2025 by davidlongo

In conversations about success, abundance, and personal growth, one phrase often emerges: raising your frequency. It’s a metaphor borrowed from physics and energy work, but in human terms it describes a shift in mindset, emotional state, and daily practice. People who cultivate higher-frequency states—gratitude, clarity, joy, discipline—often appear more attuned to opportunities, more consistent in…

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The Spokes of Life: Learning Balance Through Every Dimension

Posted on December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 by davidlongo

Life is often compared to a journey, and one of the most enduring metaphors is that of a wheel. A wheel rolls forward only when its spokes are strong and balanced. If one spoke is missing or weak, the wheel wobbles, and the ride becomes unstable. Finances, health, relationships, creativity, spirituality, and environment are all…

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Receiving, Refusing, and the Myth of Deserving: A Ritual Threshold for Financial Sovereignty

Posted on December 6, 2025 by davidlongo

The Gesture That Speaks Volumes A person offers you something—a gift, a payment, even a compliment—and your immediate reaction is to wave it off, saying “thanks anyway.” That tiny gesture, so quick and automatic, says far more than we realize. It reveals the inner posture we carry toward money, generosity, and worth. At the heart…

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  • Why Charlie Munger Believed You Shouldn’t Keep Saving After 65
  • The First $1,000 Rule: Why Small Wins Change Your Entire Financial Identity
  • Financial Boundaries: The Invisible Architecture of Sovereignty
  • A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Money Decisions That Actually Matter
  • Money-Saving Tips for College Students

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