The Art of a LinkedIn Cold-Contact

Don’t use LinkedIn to cold-pitch your services. But if you must, here’s how and how not to do it!

Widget MBCBP Final Update

One last update on the MBCBP before the deadline for deciding whether you want to participate or not.

MBCBP Participants Get a $330K Control Loophole

I just realized we’ve always had a loophole that gives us significant control over how much money goes into our MBCBP each year. This should relieve you.

Fixing The Pilot Shortage – Part 1: Regional Airlines

Republic Airways already went bankrupt once because it couldn’t retain pilots. It seems to be trying for a second trip through Chapter 11. It’s time for a broader discussion about pilot retention in aviation.

Is Airline Flying Fun?

The long answer to: “Is airline flying fun?”

High Tax Bill? It’s Your Own Fault!

How to reduce your tax bill while also enjoying investment returns. No help from your union, company, or government required.

Profit Sharing Tax Withholding (Or: How to Identify the Uneducated)

Only uneducated fools complain about the 22% tax withholding rate applied to profit sharing. Plus: how to mitigate that withholding rate’s impact.

Is Mesa Airlines RTP or E2A Right for Me?

Much ado is being made over Mesa Airlines’ new RTP and E2A programs. Are they right for you though? Why are they being pushed so hard?

Escape Plan FIRE

A description of what I call “Escape Plan FIRE.” When your basic needs are met, you choose to keep working, and you may even spend more than necessary as long as that work brings in enough money.

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