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The Longmont Leader accepts op-eds for publication from community members, business leaders and public officials on local topics. Do you have something you would like to share about the community? Is there a topic that you are particularly passionate about? Let us know. 

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Mr. Money Mustache: Father has freedom to make choices based on more than finances

Mr. Money Mustache: Father has freedom to make choices based on more than finances

Using the 4% rule as a rough guideline, he can rely on $885,000 nest egg to provide about $35,000 of income, fairly reliably for the rest of his life. 
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Mr. Money Mustache: Spending, not income, key to saving more

Mr. Money Mustache: Spending, not income, key to saving more

"The first step is to streamline every single part of your existing lifestyle to cut out waste, hopefully without compromising on fun." 
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Ask the Introvert: Seeking calm for the holiday season? Get outside

Ask the Introvert: Seeking calm for the holiday season? Get outside

Researchers at Harvard University, among others, have found that the more we walk in nature, the less we overthink. Technically? Natural stimulus reduces activity in our prefrontal cortex. That’s the area devoted to abstract thought, which introvert brains seem to favor. 
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Get Growing: Get that easy-to-grow garlic in the ground now

Get Growing: Get that easy-to-grow garlic in the ground now

Garlic isn’t picky at all. In fact, it’s one of the easiest plants to grow, is incredibly forgiving and is hard to mess up. 
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Mr. Money Mustache: Choosing entire index is safe standby that allows you to reap benefits of strong individual stocks

Mr. Money Mustache: Choosing entire index is safe standby that allows you to reap benefits of strong individual stocks

Middle school student planning to exit college debt-free seeks the best long-term investment advice.
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Money Monday: Is now a good time to start a new business?

Money Monday: Is now a good time to start a new business?

There is no bad time to start a business, as long as you get started in the right way
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Ask the Introvert: Focus on feeling when seeking the perfect gift

Ask the Introvert: Focus on feeling when seeking the perfect gift

There’s an easy way for introverts to hack our natural tendency to worry, overthink and Monday morning quarterback the gifts we pick for those we love.
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Get Growing: Take stock of your space and put it to good gardening use

Get Growing: Take stock of your space and put it to good gardening use

If you’re not fully taking advantage of that big yard of yours, why not devote all or part of it to growing your own food.
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FROM THE PUBLISHER: How you can support and sustain news that matters

FROM THE PUBLISHER: How you can support and sustain news that matters

Your support helps us work to make sense of the important local issues in Longmont, bring you a wide array of voices and perspectives, and build a strong foundation for independent, local journalism.
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Money Monday: Electric vehicles often are least-expensive option

Money Monday: Electric vehicles often are least-expensive option

"Electric cars have indeed made giant strides in the last five years, to the point where they are often the least expensive option for, say, someone who has to do a daily commute to Boulder or a Denver suburb."
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