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- 5 Ways to Save for Your Child’s College Education
For those of you who don’t know, my husband and I had our first baby on July 15th, so things have been quite busy. Now that we are finally starting to settle into a bit of a rhythm, I actually have time to sit down and write. I posted my first article on Seeking Alpha discussing the setup our daughter’s portfolio and the first stock ... Read the article >>> - Switching to Cricket Wireless is Easy!
We recently shared a post about how we saved tons of money every year by switching to Cricket Wireless from AT&T. The post blew up and we got a bunch of emails and messages asking if the process was actually simple. We decided to throw this guide together to walk you through making the switch from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or Sprint to a Cricket Wireless ... Read the article >>> - How to build a Bull Call SpreadA how to. music selection: “Suddenly” — Billy Ocean A great way to use options is with net debit spreads. These combine the leverage of long contracts with the income of short contracts. They play both ends against the middle to create a hybrid instrument with defined risk, lowered cost of entry into a trade, and great profit potential. I am going to demonstrate a ... Read the article >>>
- The 3 Best Websites for Free Movies
Remember the days when bootlegged movies made their way to the streets of New York City? You could buy a copy of the latest summer hit, still in theaters, for a few dollars. You’d run home and pop your new VHS in the video player. Two hours later, you could say you saw the bootlegged version of the movie all your friends were talking ... Read the article >>> - How To Downsize Your Wardrobe To A Maximum Of 50 Clothes
Are you tired of spending hours to find what to wear today because of the piles of clothes you’ve got? Are you sick of having a messy wardrobe? Then it’s time to dive into your wardrobe and downsize! As I mentioned in my last buy nothing challenge update, I wanted to downsize on clothes myself […] The post How To Downsize Your Wardrobe To A ... Read the article >>> - The basic principles of index investing
Be the market, don’t beat the marketToday’s post is from Just Start Investing, and was originally published on The Money Mix.Everyone should be investing in some capacity if they can. Whether it’s through a 401(k), a Roth IRA, or just a personal brokerage account, investing is one of the best things you can do for yourself! And if ... Read the article >>> - Malevolent Missy Invests! What Flavor Brokerage is Best for Her Needs?
Our heroine Malevolent Missy sure has made most of the right moves this year I really do have a protege at my thankless J.O.B. where we perform acts of chemistry for Big Brother Corporation, but her real name is not Missy and she is not malevolent as far as I can tell. I made her … Continue reading "Malevolent Missy Invests! What Flavor Brokerage ... Read the article >>> - The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, provides financial and legal protection for active duty service members. It gives military members a wide range of legal protections not available to the general public. Who is eligible for the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act? The SCRA covers all active duty service members, reservists and members of the National Guard while on active duty. The protection begins on the ... Read the article >>> - There is No Stock in Money Market Funds
Recently, I’ve recommended a money market mutual fund to a few friends who had money sitting idly in bank savings accounts. I knew they needed to keep the money safe, but it could still be earning some interest. So, I was surprised to hear from a couple of them last week as the stock market was gyrating. Both were concerned that their savings could ... Read the article >>> - Observed in the wild
A monsoon-like storm scudded through London. Despite wielding an umbrella and wearing a spray jacket, the rain drops ricocheted off the pavement to soak my jeans and boots. After scrambling through the front door, my kids were instructed to peel off their sodden clothes and go for a nice warm bath. Predictably, things didn’t go quite to plan. The youngest stripped off in the open ... Read the article >>> - On Saving My First Thousand Dollars
- 15 Crazy Effective Ways to Save Money Grocery Shopping
Are you looking to free up some extra cash or save more money? One of the best ways to save money is to become a frugal food shopper. Now if the thought of saving money on groceries has you thinking of the episode of 2 Broke Girls, where Caroline becomes addicted to extreme couponing and gets in a shoving match with the “Coupon Queen” don’t worry. Grocery shopping on ... Read the article >>> - Earn Money Taking Surveys (and More!) with InboxDollars
I am a dedicated audiobook listener. I spend hours each week listening to mysteries, romances, sci-fi novels, and business books. Though I often multi-task during these audiobook jags, I’m also frequently just sitting on the couch or lazily completing a crossword puzzle while I listen. My audiobook time is something I could use to do something productive in addition to listening to whodunit. ... Read the article >>>- Are You Playing to Win or Playing Not to Lose?
The Game is On The other day I was playing chess with my eight-year-old son on one those giant boards with toddler-sized pieces. As fortune would have it, the board happens to be at one of the best German restaurants in town. They have delicious German beer on tap in eingroßen maß auf Bier (a man-sized beer.) So this turns into a regular hangout ... Read the article >>>- What Exactly is Lean FIRE? A Minimalist Approach to Financial Independence
An exploration of Lean FIRE: The minimalist approach to financial independence. The post What Exactly is Lean FIRE? A Minimalist Approach to Financial Independence appeared first on Four Pillar Freedom. ... Read the article >>> - Are You Playing to Win or Playing Not to Lose?
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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO STOCKS, WITH CHUCK JAFFE
From The Stacking Benjamins Show … “Ever wonder whether individual stock investing is for you? Chuck Jaffe, host of Money Life with Chuck Jaffe, joins
PERSONAL FINANCE IN 10 QUOTES
From Apathy Ends … “I professed my love for time-tested investing advice from great minds in my previous post on market speculation and decided to
There’s No Need to Live Your Financial Life on Hard Mode
Take advantage of every (ethical) financial opportunity you can get your hands on. It makes it that much easier to win the game. There’s No
Why the Rich are Getting Richer and How You Can Too!
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FIRE AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA)
From Accidental FIRE … “Managing health care costs are one of the biggest challenges for people seeking FIRE. When you leave your employee sponsored plan, you
FIRE Principles Let Me Vacation On Unemployment
From That Frugal Pharmacist … I’m on unemployment right now, but, we’re going to Hawaii for 3 weeks. Thanks FIRE principles! You read that right.
What Happens If FIRE Doesn’t Work Out?
From Tawcan … I have been spending a lot of time writing about Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE). Since our financial epiphany, we have been