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L.A. and Sports

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     In life we got to find what makes us happy and run to it. For me, I love sports. I grew up watching basketball and football. I remember watching Shaq and Kobe and going to Kobe's last game. I remember watching the Chargers with Phillip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Vincent Jackson. My whole life I have been a Lakers and Chargers fan. Once the Chargers moved to Los Angeles I became a L.A. sports fan. The Lakers, Rams, and Chargers all have a place in my heart. This blog will talk about is going on in L.A. sports and what the future holds for these teams.       Let's start with football and talk about the L.A. Rams. The Rams have been playing extremely well this year earning themselves a spot to Superbowl LVI this Sunday 02/13/22. The last time Los Angeles won a Superbowl was in 1983 when the Los Angeles Raiders beat the Redskins 38-9 to claim Los Angeles first and only Superbowl till this day. This Sunday, Los Angeles has an opportunity to capitalize and win another Sup

The Road to Financial Independence (Retirement Accounts)

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       When it comes to finances and investments, the topic can be complicated and new to many people. It is important to know ways that you can put your money to work and make smart financial decisions. I want to get to a point in my life where I am passive income coming in every month without me having to lift a finger. The road to retiring early starts with the mindset you have towards financial independence.       The world of finances can not be summarized in one blog post. However, there are tools and ways that one can utilize today in order to make a lasting impact. One way of putting your money to work is through the use of retirement accounts. This can be a job funded account such as a 401k , 401a , or 403b where you make contributions and your employer matches a set amount. A retirement account does not have to go through your employer. You can open your own retirement account through a brokerage like Vanguard , Fidelity , or Charles Schwab . In my case, I have a retirement