Stephen Legler
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Aspiring author writing first fiction book. I'm passionate to discuss personal finance, religion, tech & occasionally politics. I enjoy reading other people's work & getting to know folks. I play an excellent extrovert. Happy to meet you!
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Finding the Best High Yield Savings Account (HYSA)
See Affiliate Link Note and Disclaimer at end of article Introduction If you follow any financial website or Facebook group, there will be 1-4 posts a week on choosing a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA). The request is simple enough—"Which high yield savings account should I pick?"
By Stephen Legler2 months ago in Trader
Investing Made Simple
See Affiliate Link Note and Disclaimer at end of article Introduction I wrote this article because of several conversations that came about after my two recent articles, A Different Graduation Gift and Social Security: Avoid falling for a false retirement plan.
By Stephen Legler2 months ago in Trader
Everlasting Imprints: The Experience That Lives On
More Than A Vacation Vacations are wonderful. It is a time to get away from the hustle and the daily stress and just relax with your family and friends. My family of eight just returned from Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only all-inclusive and I wouldn't change a thing. It was just what we all needed after my mother's passing a year ago. It was a time to bond, a time to reminisce on the good ole' days, and a time to relax and reflect.
By Stephen Legler2 months ago in Wander
Dear Graduate - 2024 Edition
Do You Need a Graduation Gift Idea? If you are a parent, relative, or friend looking for a special graduation gift, or if you are a graduate that wants to gift yourself to change your future outlook, I encourage you to read my previous article, A Different Graduation Gift.
By Stephen Legler2 months ago in Motivation
Twitter's Permenant Ban
See Affiliate Link Note at end of article Introduction It has been twenty months since Twitter/X permanently banned my account, and I'm still disappointed by the decision. I send an appeal about every four months just to see if they will reconsider. I think I will need to send a written letter to Elon Musk (and Linda Yaccarino, X Corp's CEO) as there doesn't appear to be an escalation process. Is the permanent ban part of the former "Stay Woke" or "Psychological Safety" culture Elon Musk references in the book by Walter Isaacson, Elon Musk? It is a great book if you need something to read.
By Stephen Legler3 months ago in The Swamp
Social Security: Avoid falling for a false retirement plan
Quick Background I love discussing money and retirement planning with people in all walks of life (poor, rich, old, and young). I am probably a little too obsessed with it — it comes from a place of fear, yet gratitude. Growing up poor, my family and friends lacked financial literacy, and they definitely were not financially sharp.
By Stephen Legler3 months ago in Motivation
A Different Graduation Gift
See Affiliate Link Note and Disclaimer at end of article Introduction For the last couple of years, I have changed my graduation gift strategy. Previously, I would provide the High School or College graduate with a generous check or gift cards they could enjoy. Now, I give them a smaller gift card, but also include something I believe will be more valuable to them in the long-term.
By Stephen Legler3 months ago in Motivation
Goals... Not Resolutions.
See Affiliate Link note at end of article New Year's Resolutions I absolutely hate New Year's resolutions. I think it is because I have always failed them or lose interest after several months. My past resolutions held little meaning and were not really sticky. Like most people, I would give them up after the second or third month. Forbes Health did a survey and found that only 6 percent of people stick with their resolutions for over a year. Failing New Year's resolutions is so common that there are days known as "Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day" (January 17) and "Quitters Day" (second Friday in January) as unofficial dates (Davis, 2023).
By Stephen Legler7 months ago in Motivation
Beyond the Resume: ChatGPT's Guide to Excelling in Leadership Interviews
Disclaimer: ChatGPT was used to work through the examples in this story and was used to review fit and polish in selected sentences. It also played a role in suggesting a few word choices. Over 98% of the content is original and is hopefully of value to you in your upcoming interview. See "How I use ChatGPT" at end of article.
By Stephen Legler10 months ago in Journal
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