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From FIRE Hedgehog …
Financial preparation is seriously important. It only takes one unplanned event, one emergency that you can’t afford, to send you back down the spiral of debt that so many have worked their backsides off trying to get out of.
Make an emergency fund the priority, before any debt overpayments, any little ‘treats’. Trust me here, you don’t need a superhero, you can save yourselves!
Be your own Superhero With an Emergency Fund – FIRE Hedgehog
LIGHT A FIRE UNDER YOUR RETIREMENT! 
From Go Curry Cracker … When you are accustomed to saving a high percentage of income every month, quitting your job and living off your portfolio can be intimidating. Instead of receiving a steady stream of paychecks, suddenly money is flowing out of those accounts! Income becomes inconsistent. There is a mix of 401k/IRA, Roth, and Brokerage […]
From Freedom is Groovy … Prior to marrying in our 40s, Mr. Groovy and I were financial morons. The Groovy Guide to Financial Independence tells the story of how Mr. Groovy and I de-moronified our financial lives and journeyed to financial independence in “a mere fourteen years.” By embracing good financial habits. Mr. Groovy’s book—or his opus, as […]
From Ms. Liz Money Matters … “I have a few rules I live by. I don’t buy toys on credit. Toys are optional and credit is only for must haves. Buying a boat? Cash. Buying a house? Credit if necessary. I don’t drink during the week. Now you know there are going to be a bunch of […]
From Optimize Your Life … Based on historical trends, we are overdue for a recession. On top of that, we’re in the midst of a trade war that some economists think could push us into a recession. Whether you agree with that assessment or not, it is important to make sure that you are prepared for a recession so […]
From The Money Nerds Podcast … “Little hacks are the greatest! Here are five back of the napkin money calculations that are sure to make you the coolest person at the party…. maybe that’s just the parties I go to” Listen to … BACK OF THE NAPKIN CALCULATIONS Related
Opening new bank accounts for bonuses can be a good way to make some extra money. As long as you understand the fine print and follow all the requirements. Are Bank Bonuses a Good Way to Make Money? | WomenWhoMoney Related
From A Purple Life … I was conditioned from a young age to defer to authority. “Don’t talk back” and “Because I said so” were common phrases uttered by parents in my house. You did what you were told or suffered consequences. So when I entered the workforce I brought with me this deference for […]
From Fiery Millennials … Sometimes I wake up at 3:30 in the morning and stress about the state of my finances. I have less than $3,500 in cash to my name. That’s it. There is no more. Sure, I have tons of money in my 401k and some in my Roth IRA but that money is for the future. […]
From My Best Friend The Money Guy … There are financial geniuses all around us. Some have already left their mark on the world and others are just starting out. Just because someone is rich does not mean they are a financial genius. My definition of a financial genius is someone who has knowledge, wisdom […]
From Owning the Stars … It’s annual raise time for my job. And in the past, avoiding lifestyle creep wasn’t on my radar. But this year, I’m getting smart about my money! They aren’t raises per se because they’re only loosely tied to performance—everyone gets one, and it’s more of a lifestyle cost adjustment. It’s […]
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