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Start reading the Wall Street Journal its quite possibly the best paper on the planet for business & finance. Read the books Millionaire Next Door & the Millionaire Mind. You should be able to pick up both for nothing at most any used book store.
Get a good CPA, Lawyer and fee-only financial advisor.
BE PARANOID.
All sorts of hucksters crawl out of the woodwork for $. My Step-Grandfather managed to piss away a $500k windfall (early 1970s money) with all sorts of stupid exotic investments.
I've been in this racket for 10 months now as a driver and I'm just now have mastered being a company driver.
While I've enjoyed his posts and wish him the best of luck, I don't know if the Steve Booth school of jump into the deep end to learn to swim method is right for all.
This is EXCELLENT ADVICE!! :rock: Originally Posted by Ian Williams
If you want to get into driving I would find a small company or O/O to work for. Do this for 6-9 months and you'll gain some perspective.Start reading the Wall Street Journal its quite possibly the best paper on the planet for business & finance. Read the books Millionaire Next Door & the Millionaire Mind. You should be able to pick up both for nothing at most any used book store.
Get a good CPA, Lawyer and fee-only financial advisor.
BE PARANOID.
All sorts of hucksters crawl out of the woodwork for $. My Step-Grandfather managed to piss away a $500k windfall (early 1970s money) with all sorts of stupid exotic investments.
I've been in this racket for 10 months now as a driver and I'm just now have mastered being a company driver.
While I've enjoyed his posts and wish him the best of luck, I don't know if the Steve Booth school of jump into the deep end to learn to swim method is right for all.
I would also recommend attending Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University"; it really is good for everyone, not just those who are dealing with debt!!!