Personal Finance
Living Off Assets
Last year, I had an interesting thing happen to me. For the first time in my life, my investments earned more than I did. I had a great year at work, where I earned six-figures, plus a nice bonus. But, it was no match for my investments, which earned almost $200,000. That wasn’t a typical […]
5 Money Habits Worth Developing To Boost Personal Wealth
In real-life romantic relationships, it’s often the little things that matter, not the grand gestures worthy of a rom-com movie. The same is true of personal finance. You may have a high-paying job or a huge inheritance, but if you’re bent on boosting personal wealth, know it’s your little money habits that will play a […]
To RETIRE Early, Change Your Expectations
The Best Retirement Strategy for 50-year Olds If you still want to retire early and don’t have at least $1M in your retirement account by age 50, you have to change your thinking about what it means to retire while also taking a different path to retirement. What is the best way to retire early […]
Will Bankruptcy Give You A Fresh Start?
Do your bills keep piling up and your income just can’t keep up? Do you have a huge debt load that dwarfs your income? Have you gotten laid off and have tons of debt? If you answered yes to any of the above, declaring bankruptcy might be an option for you. If you are reading […]
Thinking About Retiring? 6 Non-Financial Tips For A Happier Retirement Start
If you’re considering calling it time to retire, then I have a few non-financial tips for a happier retirement start. A lot of my early retirement relied on winging it. I was aware of the non-financial aspects of retirement. But I primarily focused on all the money stuff. As far as non-financial aspects, things I […]
5 Tips: Helping Your Aging Parents Manage Their Finances
As a society, we often find it hard to discuss financial issues. Having that conversation with loved ones can be even harder. In fact, according to the study by the National Endowment for Financial Education cited here, seven out of 10 adults find it hard to discuss financial issues with aging family members. While these conversations […]
10 Early Retirement Considerations
Before taking the plunge into retirement, early or traditional, you need to consider factors that will reflect the rest of your life. Handled correctly, early retirement can be a fulfilling blessing. Without proper planning you risk a return to employment you wanted to get away from. Retirement means different things to different people. Some want […]
8 Saving Money Tips From Warren Buffett
“Long ago, Ben Graham taught me that ‘Price is what you pay; value is what you get.’ Whether we’re talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.” ~Warren Buffet Letter to shareholders, 2008 Warren Buffett’s net worth is $108.2 billion dollars in mid-2021, making him the sixth wealthiest […]
How To Spend Freely – Reduce The Big Three
There are so many things we’d like to buy, but only have a certain amount of money to spend. But life isn’t about depriving yourself. It’s about being self-aware of what truly makes you happy and allocating your resources (time, energy, and money) to optimize those things. We need certain necessities like a place to […]
How To Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck This Year
Living paycheck to paycheck is no fun, but a lot of people are stuck in that cycle. In fact, according to CNBC, 63% of Americans say they’ve been living paycheck to paycheck since the pandemic hit. It’s been hard for many families. However, with the recent vaccine rollout and another stimulus package passed, the economy […]
