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Tips from S on how to spend less eating outI must admit I am hopeless to give advice on reducing the cost of eating out, because eating out to me means about as much as a book on string theory does to the next person. Fortunately, I got “saved” by S who has taken a year off to travel around US and Canada by car staying with friends. I think it’s key to make ... Read the article >>> Curated from Early Retirement Extreme, Aug 24, 2019 @ 5:05
18 Easy Saving Money Challenges for Every BudgetSaving ChallengesMoney saving challenges – we often hear about them at the beginning of the year when friends are creating New Year’s resolutions, but you can do a saving money challenge at ANY TIME of the year. It’s always worthwhile to build the habit and discipline to save money.I know it can be hard just to GET STARTED saving, especially if you’re living paycheck to ... Read the article >>> Curated from Mom Money Map, Aug 24, 2019 @ 1:10
How to Create Massive Wealth Investing in Multi-Family ApartmentsDo you want to create massive wealth investing in multi-family apartments via investment real estate? Let me show you how. Most people believe the best way to build wealth in real estate is to buy a REIT (real estate investment trust), which you can easily buy on the stock market. And there’s nothing wrong with investing in the stock market, or, buying a REIT for ... Read the article >>> Curated from Michael Dinich – Your Money Geek, Aug 24, 2019 @ 12:58
A Goldilocks decisionOver the years, I have observed that the job market in the City has a familiar cadence to it. Demand for skilled bodies ebbs and flows, broadly in line with the attendance patterns of senior management. Traditionally, August is the slowest of months. Decision-makers migrate from their lofty perches in the towers of commerce, bound for fun and relaxation in the sunshine with their families. ... Read the article >>> Curated from { in·deed·a·bly }, Aug 24, 2019 @ 12:44
August Fitness Challenge Update #3: BalanceAfter going nuts over the summer, I’m hitting the diet and exercise hardcore. I’m three weeks in and this is update #3. You know when you’re progressing really good towards a goal and then BOOM!, you screw it up? Yeah… So, that happened. As a result, my weight is up .2 pounds this week: Not good, but I’m not one to embrace absolutes either. Abstinence ... Read the article >>> Curated from 1500 Days to Freedom, Aug 24, 2019 @ 11:20
“The Biggest Little Farm” reaffirms my belief in simplicity, purpose and sustainabilityLast night my wife and I watched a fantastic documentary called “The Biggest Little Farm“. The film chronicles the 8 year journey of John and Molly Chester from small LA city apartment to 200 acres of biodiverse farm. They have a dream of coexisting with nature and “traditional” farming, where over time they transform a barren landscape into a lush paradise. The cinematography is beautiful ... Read the article >>> Curated from Simple Life Compass, Aug 24, 2019 @ 10:45
Just Keep Writing (August 24, 2019) Yup, I’ve still been busy writing away… Here’s some more Seeking Alpha articles for you guys… Silver: Ready For The Next Leg Up SQM: Even More Pain Ahead For Lithium Turquoise Hill: Catching Falling Knives At This Point Galaxy Resources: The Market Wants To See Some Action Gold At $1,500/Oz: My Top 5 Gold Developer Stocks Pilbara Minerals: A Spodumene Producer With Immense Upside ... Read the article >>> Curated from FI Fighter, Aug 24, 2019 @ 10:40
Personal Finance Book List: Edition #3Photo by Patrick Tomasso on UnsplashI love to read and recommending books to others is a privilege. Today I want to introduce you to some more fantastic books that I’ve read recently, to read on your personal finance journey. They cover a range of topics from understanding the role your emotions play in your financial life, to getting started with investing for the very first time.Financial Freedom: ... Read the article >>> Curated from Making of a Millionaire, Aug 24, 2019 @ 9:33
How much car can I afford?You may already own a car, and know somewhat the costs associated with car ownership. But have you ever asked yourself this question: how much car can I afford? In this post, I’ll discuss the 20/4/10 rule and how it applies to the process of buying a car. If you can afford to buy a car with cash that’s the The post How much car ... Read the article >>> Curated from Pharmacist Money, Aug 24, 2019 @ 8:20
Are Index Funds Unsafe?Hi RIP readers, I’m not gone, do not worry. I’m traveling quite a bit these days, that’s why I’m not blogging much (and I miss it). I’m back home now. Just for a little while: we’re planning a 3 weeks vacation to Portugal in September (so I’ll be gone again ... Read the article >>> Curated from Retire In Progress …, Aug 24, 2019 @ 6:45
Simple pancake recipeI’m making pancakes while blogging, so I figured I might as well blog about making pancakes. Now I understand it is possible to buy some kind of mix or powder, but I don’t even want to go there. Here’s the recipe.1 cup flour 1 cup water 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking powder Scale accordingly and mix together: whip eggs (until uniform), whip eggs together ... Read the article >>> Curated from Early Retirement Extreme, Aug 24, 2019 @ 5:36
What is more important? Your financial future or the present?Should you sacrifice your financial future for the present? Which is more important? Let's look at how I tackle this question and our budget. The post What is more important? Your financial future or the present? appeared first on Money Stir. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Money Stir, Aug 24, 2019 @ 5:00
The £200 Millionaire: An early retirement story from 1932J.D.'s Introduction While reading an obscure book about retiring early to a life at sea — Voyaging on a Small Income by Annie Hill (1993) — I discovered a short story from a man named Joseph Weston-Martyr. First published in 1932, The £200 Millionaire reads like “Mr. Money Mustache at Sea”. It's fascinating. Because today I start a ten-day Mediterranean cruise, I thought it'd ... Read the article >>> Curated from Get Rich Slowly, Aug 24, 2019 @ 5:00
The Best Inexpensive Things to do in Western MontanaMontana. Big Sky Country. The Treasure State. Tawnya here, and I just got back from five days in beautiful western Montana. Known for its breathtaking landscape and rich history, Montana has been a desired destination of mine for many years and I’m elated that I was finally able to make it there. My friend and I based our stay in Montana’s capital of Helena and ... Read the article >>> Curated from Money Saved is Money Earned, Aug 24, 2019 @ 4:30
13 Location Independent Job Ideas – Say Goodbye To The OfficeI think many people have a desire to be their own boss, remain location independent, or to escape the 9-5 grind. After all, people are trying to do this every day by turning to things like the gig economy or remote jobs to pay the bills, and companies are increasingly welcoming to the concept of ... Read More about 13 Location Independent Job Ideas – ... Read the article >>> Curated from This Online World, Aug 24, 2019 @ 4:18
Can A Personal Finance Blog Teach You To Be Rich? Everybody wants to be rich. OK, maybe not everybody... but most people! The process of actually becoming rich however, is another story. It's not easy. The post Can A Personal Finance Blog Teach You To Be Rich? appeared first on Mr. Tako Escapes. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Mr. Tako Escapes, Aug 24, 2019 @ 3:22
Blogger Confessions #46: Lou from Financial Analyst InsiderHappy Saturday and welcome to the 46th episode of the ‘Blogger Confessions’ interview series on the blog. Today, I’m bringing in Lou from Financial Analyst Insider to talk about blogging and how they’ve managed to keep everything straight as a personal finance blogger. Lou, take it away. Blogger Confessions with Lou from Financial Analyst Insider […] The post Blogger Confessions #46: Lou from Financial Analyst ... Read the article >>> Curated from Think Save Retire, Aug 24, 2019 @ 3:05
Under The InfluencerIn my recent efforts to promote Old Money, New Woman, I’ve looked into advertising and publicity strategies, many on the digital frontier. I have royalties coming in every month from book sales, obviously. The conundrum that I face, with every other author and business owner on the planet, is how to maximize marketing efforts without wasting money. The blunt equation is: will an advertising dollar ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Old Money Book, Aug 24, 2019 @ 2:12
Maybe You’re Not Passionate Enough? Passion Projects: Making Time You often think that being a physician, by nature, creates less time for anything else… like having a life or a side passion. But, according to The Physician Philosopher, that’s not exactly the right mindset to be in. By presenting his own ideas and journey of creating a side passion himself, he shares how other physicians can cultivate the type of life they secretly ... Read the article >>> Curated from Passive Income M.D., Aug 24, 2019 @ 2:00
The Case for Spending MoreI’ve been considering the topic of spending lately. But not in the usual “you’re spending too much” line of thinking I’ve written about for so many years in posts like It’s the Spending, Stupid. These days I’m actually pondering how I can spend MORE money. Yep, you read that correctly. I’m considering spending more, which falls within the spirit of my post titled If You’ve ... Read the article >>> Curated from ESI Money, Aug 24, 2019 @ 2:00
Understanding The 4 Main Commercial Real Estate Investing StrategiesToday, I present an educational post from Dr. Peter Kim. I certainly learned a lot just reviewing it and preparing it for publication. Rather than focusing on the different types of deals (debt, preferred equity, equity), he’s focusing on the different types of strategies. Value-add is pretty self-explanatory, but the ... Read the article >>> Curated from Physician on FIRE, Aug 24, 2019 @ 12:55
Queen Bed Box Frame queen bed box frame size spring and no. . . . . . . . . . . . ... Read the article >>> Curated from Frugal to FI, Aug 23, 2019 @ 11:55
Do you Manage your Household like a CEO?Practically everyone is familiar with the role of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Most companies will have someone in charge to help manage the organization, and that’s typically the CEO. A CEO is a generalist type of role. This means they’re involved in all aspects of an organization but leave the expertise or detail management of specific functions to other leaders. There is one aspect ... Read the article >>> Curated from Max Your Freedom, Aug 23, 2019 @ 11:39
August 2019 Dividend Income The following is my dividend history for my portfolio going back to January of 2008. I promise to eventually go back further, but in the meantime… August of 2019 saw my dividend income top out at ... Read the article >>> Curated from BAMF Money, Aug 23, 2019 @ 11:38
7 Questions That Help You Find Your Life PurposeSo, I never explained why I named my website “Questionable Existence.” This is supposed to be a personal finance blog and most people name their page something money-related. So why did I name my site something so obscure? The reason is that I want to help people earlier on in their journey than I am […] The post 7 Questions That Help You Find Your ... Read the article >>> Curated from Questionable Existence, Aug 23, 2019 @ 11:10
82 Drastic Tips For Cutting Household ExpensesLiving more frugally doesn’t mean you have to make major changes. It’s all the little things. You know the saying “it’s the little things that count” Well this is absolutely true. If you can take an idea here and there from the list below and start to incorporate it into your life you’ll be able […] The post 82 Drastic Tips For Cutting Household Expenses ... Read the article >>> Curated from Five Senses of Living, Aug 23, 2019 @ 6:44
How Do Free Credit Monitoring Sites React to New Credit Inquiries?Over on Dyer News, I end up doing a lot of personal finance app reviews. This includes a variety of free credit monitoring services that allow you to view your educational credit scores and give you tips for improving them. The thing is that, while I explore each of these services in-depth to review them, it’s always interesting when I learn more through everyday happenstance. ... Read the article >>> Curated from [email protected], Aug 23, 2019 @ 6:11
Retiring early on $500,000This is a guest post from Debbie M giving a detailed budget for a retirement plan costing half a million dollars. For most incomes, half a million means a less early retirement. Yet, it is still earlier than the “usual million(s)”. The best part of my story is figuring out my expenses. Since I plan to quit work forever (or at least be able ... Read the article >>> Curated from Early Retirement Extreme, Aug 23, 2019 @ 5:59
The Pros and Cons of International InvestingWith the current trade war going on between the U.S. and China, you’d think global investing is a risky thing to do. You’d be partially right, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid investing abroad altogether. Despite international investing being recommended by financial advisors, people are still skeptical when it comes to investing their money […] The post The Pros and Cons of International Investing ... Read the article >>> Curated from Questionable Existence, Aug 23, 2019 @ 5:07
GESTIONAR EL DECLIVE PROFESIONAL¿Una segunda fase o jubilación anticipada? Una de las razones para jubilarse temprano, más allá de ser dueño de tu tiempo y hacer lo que quieras cuando quieras, es evitar la dudosa última parte de tu carrera. Siempre es incierto cómo serán esos últimos años en el trabajo, y todos conocemos a alguien que [...] The post GESTIONAR EL DECLIVE PROFESIONAL appeared first ... Read the article >>> Curated from ASAP Retire, Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:06
MANAGING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DECLINE A Second Act or Early Retirement? One of the reasons to retire early, beyond owning your time and doing what you want when you want, is to avoid the dubious last part of your career. It is always uncertain how those last years at the job will be, and everybody knows somebody that [...] The post MANAGING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DECLINE appeared ... Read the article >>> Curated from ASAP Retire, Aug 23, 2019 @ 3:33
How to Overcome a Spending ProblemDo you have a spending problem? I do. The thing is, it’s not always easy to recognize a spending problem. Some of us have one and don’t even realize it. That’s because being human means that it’s hard for us to see our own issues — even if they’re things that might be obvious to an outsider. So before we get into possible ways to ... Read the article >>> Curated from Jackie Beck, Aug 23, 2019 @ 3:15
Spotlight on: Fine art investingA few readers have asked about my recent investment in fine art. The world of art is relatively unknown to most investors. Many think that art is only accessible to affluent, moneyed folk – but that’s not the case. It is possible to invest in art for under $20,000, as I did. So today I’ll be doing a deep dive into the mysterious world ... Read the article >>> Curated from A Family on FIRE, Aug 23, 2019 @ 3:11
Part-Time Lifestyle And Income Report #3 (Week Of August 19)Income Report ContextEarlier this year, I was earning a salary of $60,000 in a job I despised, and my family was making over six figures annually. We were able to pay off some debt, invest, and save. After many months of searching, I took a lower-paying job that I hoped would be a better fit. The new gig turned out to be a total horror show, so I ... Read the article >>> Curated from The $76K Project, Aug 23, 2019 @ 2:37
Freelancer Success Stories – Jaime DurheimJaime Durheim is a stay-at-home mom who turned her passion for the minimalist lifestyle into a small business. When she isn’t decluttering, she’s planning family adventures, hosting pizza nights with friends, and looking forward to moving into her dream tiny home with her family this Summer! Name: Jaime Durheim Location: Cottage Grove, Wisconsin Website: www.jaimedeclutters.com How long have you been ... The post Freelancer Success ... Read the article >>> Curated from Mystery Money Man, Aug 23, 2019 @ 2:35
Gen Mobile Review – Affordable Cell Phone Provider One of the pleasures of managing a personal finance site is learning about new products / services that help people save money – and then getting to share them with you! So when we heard about Gen Mobile – we knew we’d like to learn more about them and give them a test run. Their marketing curator extraordinaire, Tony, sent us a couple phones ... Read the article >>> Curated from Three Thrifty Guys, Aug 23, 2019 @ 1:54
Save on Energy Bills This Month with These 9 ProductsFrom the cost of cooling and heating your home to occasionally leaving the lights on, your energy bill can really rack up very quickly. Finding ways to save on energy bills is great for both your wallet and the environment. The good news is there are a lot of energy-saving products available on the market that can reduce your energy consumption. To help you identify ... Read the article >>> Curated from Budgeting Couple, Aug 23, 2019 @ 1:10
AN HONEST HAVEN LIFE INSURANCE REVIEWMy Haven Life Insurance Review: No one actually thinks they are going to die young and unexpectedly. And thinking about you or your loved ones dying before they reach a nice old age isn’t exactly a fun thing to think about. But the reality is, it happens all the time. It happens too much. In fact, it happened to my mom. She was 28, married ... Read the article >>> Curated from Deeply In Debt, Aug 23, 2019 @ 1:01
Become A Millionaire With This Secret Of The WealthyDo you want to become a millionaire? Not in the game show but in the game of life. You will agree with me that one of the secret of the wealthy is how they take advantage of tax breaks. Roth IRA is one of those accounts with awesome tax advantages. As in all successful ventures, […] The post Become A Millionaire With This Secret Of ... Read the article >>> Curated from Dr. Breathe Easy Finance, Aug 23, 2019 @ 12:17
Dumb Money: From The Working Person to The Wealthy Person (Mitchell Huynh)Mitchell Huynh, a very good friend of mine recently published a great book on Personal Finance called Dumb Money: From The Working Person to The Wealthy Person. I am especially happy for him, as we were both part of the UTM breakers, a breakdancing club in undergrad. Its interesting how many of us took […] The post Dumb Money: From The Working Person to ... Read the article >>> Curated from Dr. Breathe Easy Finance, Aug 23, 2019 @ 12:06
Weekend Reading for Financial Planners (August 24-25)Enjoy the current installment of “weekend reading for financial planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with new guidance from the SEC that is taking an increasingly tough look at proxy voting and how RIAs (and the proxy advisers who give them guidance) are voting their proxies in an age of rising shareholder activism (suggesting that there may be another shoe to drop with additional ... Read the article >>> Curated from Kitces: Nerd’s Eye View, Aug 23, 2019 @ 11:58
Understanding Student Loan Refinancing | What Would You Do?Harvard Professor John Campbell teaches a freshman seminar on campus with the aim of preparing his students to enter the real world equipped with the skills necessary to make smart decisions with their money (like how to evaluate student loan refinancing options). I love that he teaches this class because I know I could have used it. I struggled going from growing up in poverty ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Finance Twins, Aug 23, 2019 @ 11:41
Should We Delay Gratification or Live for Today?A Tale of Two SpendersContinue reading on Making of a Millionaire » ... Read the article >>> Curated from Making of a Millionaire, Aug 23, 2019 @ 11:01
Should I Refinance My Student LoansYou did everything your parents ever asked of you and went to college. But now you have a big student loans and are worried about paying them off. Or maybe you just want to make sure you don't end up paying more than you have to. If you aren't sure if you should refinance your student loans, you aren't alone. “I have $45,000 in student ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Finance Twins, Aug 23, 2019 @ 10:00
Always Busy, Never Boring I always say that no matter how bored you might think that early retirement can get, it will never be as boring as a budget meeting. That said, it has never been boring for me in the three in a half hours ... Read the article >>> Curated from Mr. FIRE Station, Aug 23, 2019 @ 9:30
Help! My Crystal Ball is Broken!I’ve been reading a lot of hype around the imminent recession coming so far in 2019 There has been discussion around 2020 being the worst year to retire along with “this bull market has been going strong so long it must be time for it to end.” The people writing all this must have a … Continue reading "Help! My Crystal Ball is Broken!" ... Read the article >>> Curated from Freddy Smidlap Blows Off Some Steam, Aug 23, 2019 @ 9:09
Spend Money Without Feeling Guilty About ItI’m going to let you in on a little secret. Are you ready? Okay, cause here it goes. My husband and I spend a ridiculous amount of money each month. I mean a r-i-d-i-c-u-l-o-u-s amount. And you know what? I spend that money without feeling guilty about it. You want to know something else? I don’t use a calculator to determine my savings rate. In ... Read the article >>> Curated from One Frugal Girl, Aug 23, 2019 @ 8:56
Arizona Beverages & Dixie Brands form the most significant CBD Beverage PartnershipGuest blog post by Harvest Moon Research from Smart Money Gains The announced partnership between Arizona Beverages & Dixie Brands is the most significant CBD beverage partnership to date for any MultiState Brand Operator (MSBO). Although much of the cannabis beverage talk clamours around the potential of AB InBev, Diageo, Pepsi Co and Diageo entering the fray, Arizona Beverage Co. reaching a licensing agreement with ... Read the article >>> Curated from Halfbare, Aug 23, 2019 @ 8:48
Why we lie about being retiredI recently came across the article why we lie about being retired on the BBC website. Were they accusing me? I had to click the link to see what lies they thought I might be telling.My take is that their reference to lying is pretty thin. The main premise being that an internet search for "retirement" turns up a bunch of images that many find ... Read the article >>> Curated from I Retired Young, Aug 23, 2019 @ 8:30
Why I Traded a High Income with Low Growth for a Low Income with High GrowthHere's why I decided to trade my high-income, low-growth job as a data scientist for a low-income, high-growth gig as an entrepreneur. The post Why I Traded a High Income with Low Growth for a Low Income with High Growth appeared first on Four Pillar Freedom. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Four Pillar Freedom, Aug 23, 2019 @ 8:06
Why Do So Many Engineers Retire Early?Is it actually easier for engineers to retire early? What can everyone learn from the engineering mindset to propel their own early retirement journey? Continue reading Why Do So Many Engineers Retire Early? at The Frugal Engineers. ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Frugal Engineers, Aug 23, 2019 @ 8:00
Why Do So Many Engineers Retire Early?Is it actually easier for engineers to retire early? What can everyone learn from the engineering mindset to propel their own early retirement journey? The post Why Do So Many Engineers Retire Early? appeared first on The Frugal Engineers. ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Frugal Engineers, Aug 23, 2019 @ 8:00
Essential Finance Software Your Business NeedsThe days of piling mounds of paperwork onto your accountant and waiting weeks for it to be processed are long gone. In the digital era, businesses have a variety of powerful finance software that they can leverage to save money and time, while also finding useful new insights into how they can improve the way they handle their money. In the past few years, ... Read the article >>> Curated from ProFinance Blog, Aug 23, 2019 @ 7:45
Popeye’s vs. Chick-fil-A...reply here with who you think won the battle.Friday, August 23rd | Issue No. 91MARKET MOVES...S&P 500: 2,922.95 -1.05 (-0.39%)Dow Jones: 26,252.24 +49.51 (+0.19%)Nasdaq: 7,991.39 -28.82(-0.36%)PRE-MARKET PLAY...Young Thug - "Just How It Is"IT'S HOT IN HERRE...Wally wants to take his panels off.Yesterday, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) reclaimed its hands after several of its stores' roofs caught on fire. Word on the street is, it was Tesla's ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Black Market Exchange, Aug 23, 2019 @ 7:37
How to Grow Your Net WorthToday we want to show you how to grow your net worth. Because a high net worth is a good indicator of healthy finances. And... The post How to Grow Your Net Worth appeared first on Savings and Sangria. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Savings and Sangria, Aug 23, 2019 @ 7:36
5 Best Tips on How to Make a Travel BudgetWell, folks. I hate to say it but the end of summer is just around the corner. It has been an unseasonably cool summer out here in the Pacific Northwest. Not that I”m complaining or anything since we don’t have air conditioning. It just feels like fall is going to hit us at any moment even though we’re still in the middle of August. ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Money Family, Aug 23, 2019 @ 6:20
11 Highest Paying Survey Sites to Make Money FastAre you looking for best-paying survey sites but don’t know which ones? Here is a list of the highest paying survey sites you can visit. 11 Highest Paying Survey Sites to Make Money Fast If you’ve been looking for some online opportunities that can help you earn some extra cash, then online surveys are an awesome idea. Numerous companies offer to pay good money for ... Read the article >>> Curated from Financial Wolves, Aug 23, 2019 @ 6:18
Cut Your Grocery Bill In HalfPhoto by Dennis Klein on UnsplashHappy Friday!Trish is on a trip this week with her friend in San Fransisco, so I have another girl that has been stealing my attention and sleeping in my bed this week:Trixie YAWNING before falling asleep on my lap.On weekends Trish and I go out to a coffee shop on writing dates. This week Trixie has had the duty of being my writing ... Read the article >>> Curated from Making of a Millionaire, Aug 23, 2019 @ 6:10
FedLoan Servicing: Problems, Mistakes to Avoid, and Top Alternatives for RefinancingFedLoan Servicing is one of the few federal student loan service providers, and it’s the only one that handles Public Student Loan Forgiveness. But, there is a lot of negativity surrounding FedLoan Servicing. I’ve seen “FedLoan Servicing is literally the worst,” “FedLoan Servicing hates you,” and “rage-inducing” to describe what it feels like to deal[...] The post FedLoan Servicing: Problems, Mistakes to Avoid, and Top ... Read the article >>> Curated from Millennial Money Man, Aug 23, 2019 @ 6:00
Facing My Biggest Fear… And Special Content For You! Unless you’ve been hibernating this winter, you would’ve known about the Playing with FIRE documentary coming out, and the recent Sydney Premiere. As I was invited to be part of the Q&A session on stage after the show, this was kind of a big deal for me! And as a super-introvert with a fear of public speaking, you might remember I was pretty much ... Read the article >>> Curated from Strong Money Australia, Aug 23, 2019 @ 5:51
Using the Crowbar Maneuver to get cash fastI have a guest post on how to Save money with a DVD exchange over at Tight Fisted Miser. If you clicked in from over there, welcome to my blog. Please consider subscribing as you will find that we cover many of the same things. Not made of money had a post on how to jump start your savings with a financial fast. This was ... Read the article >>> Curated from Early Retirement Extreme, Aug 23, 2019 @ 5:46
PF Blog Round Up: End of Summer EditionPF Blog Round Up: End of Summer Edition And just like that, it’s the end of summer. To be honest, I didn’t feel like I had a very good summer this year, mainly because we didn’t do any small trips and didn’t get out of the home very much at all (hard to go with […] The post PF Blog Round Up: End of Summer ... Read the article >>> Curated from Gen Y Money, Aug 23, 2019 @ 5:08
Net Worth Report #21, April 2019This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclaimer for more information. Welcome to the twenty-first net worth report here at NMI! This report is coming in over three months late. Sorry about that. I actually had it almost all … Continued The post Net Worth Report #21, April 2019 appeared first on New Millennial Investor. ... Read the article >>> Curated from New Millennial Investor, Aug 23, 2019 @ 5:00
Net Worth Report (August 2019 Update)We originally set out to provide just annual Net Worth updates and then eventually started to do quarterly updates. Now that we have significantly slowed the pace of our posts, I think we will like just pop in once or twice a year simply to let everyone know how we are doing and to keep ourselves honest and looking forward to our ultimate goal of early retirement ... Read the article >>> Curated from A Frugal Family’s Journey, Aug 23, 2019 @ 5:00
10 Ways to Pay for Your Kid’s College EducationEducation savings options guide for how to pay for your kid’s college There are many more choices available for funding your child’s education than are usually discussed. Here are ten options I recommend you consider — and the best use cases for each of them! What’s most important to your family? As always, the best place to start is by identifying what your family’s goals are. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Semi-Retire Plan, Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:27
Do You Pay Off Your Smallest or Your Biggest Debt First?We all know it’s best not to have any debt at all. Unfortunately, the reality is that most of us—at least for a portion of our lives—will carry some debt. Paying debts off inefficiently can cost you more money, damage your credit, and take you longer than it has to. If you’re ready to start... Read more The post Do You Pay Off Your ... Read the article >>> Curated from Debt Discipline, Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:25
How I Made $3175 in 6 Months With eBayThis post may contain affiliate links. We may receive a commission on purchases made through links at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting this site. Read the full disclosure here. What’s up side hustlers? I hope y’all are crushing it with your side hustles. From January to June, I made $3175... Read more The post How I Made $3175 in 6 ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Butler Journal, Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:14
Back to School SavingsOn Wednesday, I officially started teaching (although I’ve been in teacher work days for a week and a half). On Monday, the boys return to school. The summer has ended. In order to get ready for these auspicious beginnings (and because I had no idea how much energy I’d have left after the end of a long day at school–answer, not much), I spent a ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Three Year Experiment, Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:08
Back to School SavingsOn Wednesday, I officially started teaching (although I’ve been in teacher work days for a week and a half). On Monday, the boys return to school. The summer has ended. In order to get ready for these auspicious beginnings (and because I had no idea how much energy I’d have left after the end of a long day at school–answer, not much), I spent a ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Three Year Experiment, Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:08
From Broke Phi Broke to Financially Woke – PF GeeksFrom Broke Phi Broke to Financially Woke – PF Geeks Today, I am excited to share with you the latest interview in the From Broke to Financially Woke series! The purpose of this series it to give hope to those struggling to escape from the not so secret group Broke Phi Broke. A group whose chant is, “We ain’t got it. Broke, Broke, Phi ... Read the article >>> Curated from Peerless Money Mentor, Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:00
Recent Sell (3)Whenever I purchase a stake in a company my plan going in is always to hold for the long term. Essentially I want to treat my positions as if I owned the whole business and avoid the temptation to trade in and out of positions depending on Mr. Market's moods.However, sometimes it seems right to make some sales. The reason for this sale, well position ... Read the article >>> Curated from Passive Income Pursuit, Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:00
This Week In Confirmation BiasI’m far from a genius. In fact, I think I have a rather pedestrian mind. But I also think I’ve stumbled upon some profound insights in the course of writing this blog. And when one of those profound insights is confirmed by a famous blogger, which happened last week, I can’t resist the all-too-human urge ... [Read more...] The post This Week In Confirmation Bias ... Read the article >>> Curated from Freedom is Groovy, Aug 23, 2019 @ 3:30
My 8 Year Blogiversary: How I Made Money Blogging In July 2019Welcome to July 2019's business report where I show you how I made money online and traveled full-time last month. It's time to look at this month's update and see how I did. If you're new to Making Sense of Cents, you may be wondering why I would want to publish my business report each month. This all started out as my extra income report because, in the beginning, it ... Read the article >>> Curated from Sense of Cents, Aug 23, 2019 @ 3:00
He’s a Spender. She’s a Saver. What Should We Do?He's a spender. She's a saver. How can they get along and find financial compromise? Check out my top tips and give yours in the comments. The post He’s a Spender. She’s a Saver. What Should We Do? appeared first on Chief Mom Officer. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Chief Mom Officer, Aug 23, 2019 @ 3:00
Hedonism, Hard Work And Other July 2019 ExpendituresJuly 2019 Summer, apparently, is expensive. I think we set a record high for spending in a single month. On the upside? We had a lot of fun. July continued our summer-of-visitors and my in-laws, who were here all month, were generous with their offers of childcare. We took them up on those offers. Every single time. I’m so thankful that our girls have involved, ... Read the article >>> Curated from Frugalwoods, Aug 23, 2019 @ 3:00
This is Why Leaving a Legacy Should be Important to YouLeaving a legacy is a topic much discussed. It's also one that's readily avoided. Why? Because to discuss leaving a legacy, we have to come face to face with our own mortality. Let's face it. That's not something many of us are comfortable doing. One can define a legacy in many ways. Most people think […] The post This is Why Leaving a Legacy Should ... Read the article >>> Curated from Money With a Purpose, Aug 23, 2019 @ 2:45
“What should I do with an extra $2,000?” + other fun $$$ questions…“What should I do with an extra $2,000?” + other fun $$$ questions… Goooood Friday, everyone!!! Have a good week with your money over there??? Pay off any nasty debts or lingering responsibilities? Score any extra cash that you’re just waiting to put to good use?? If it’s the latter you’re in luck today as I answer a bunch of good Q&A’s from readers, ... Read the article >>> Curated from Budgets are Sexy, Aug 23, 2019 @ 2:02
Side Hustle Interview 6Here’s our latest interview with a side hustler! As you know, I love creating a side hustle as part of a fast-track path to financial independence because it can make a huge difference (see this financial calculator), enough to actually get you to FI in 10 years. If you have a side hustle and would like to be interviewed, shoot me an email and we ... Read the article >>> Curated from ESI Money, Aug 23, 2019 @ 2:00
Can You Make Way More Somewhere Else?The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the U.S. Federal Agency responsible for measuring and reporting job market activity. This includes unemployment, inflation data, and other key measures. When you hear a CNBC host cite U.S. unemployment figures, those numbers... The post Can You Make Way More Somewhere Else? appeared first on Accidental Fire. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Accidental FIRE, Aug 23, 2019 @ 1:45
5 Saving Tips for StudentsThanks to fellow S&S reader, Rebecca, for these tips on saving money as a student. Do you have a post or topic to contribute? Contact... The post 5 Saving Tips for Students appeared first on Savings and Sangria. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Savings and Sangria, Aug 23, 2019 @ 12:50
Toddler Daybed White toddler daybed white is home improvements catalog going out of business day bed improvement. . . . . . . . . . . . ... Read the article >>> Curated from Frugal to FI, Aug 23, 2019 @ 12:04
60 Ways to Make Money Online in 2019I am often asked how to make money online, and although there are many ways to do so, some are easier than others. What I do know, is that there are no get rich quick schemes, and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. If you want to make money online, be prepared to put in the time, and in some cases, a fair amount ... Read the article >>> Curated from MapleMoney, Aug 22, 2019 @ 11:30
60 Ways to Make Money Online in 2019I am often asked how to make money online, and although there are many ways to do so, some are easier than others. What I do know, is that there are no get rich quick schemes, and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. If you want to make money online, be prepared to put in the time, and in some cases, a fair amount ... Read the article >>> Curated from MapleMoney, Aug 22, 2019 @ 11:30
Yellow Outdoor Furniture yellow outdoor furniture chairs uk patio accessories sports page ski. . . . . . . . . . . . ... Read the article >>> Curated from Frugal to FI, Aug 22, 2019 @ 11:24
Free Money Management Course – Radical Money MasterDo you want to be on top of your finances? Enroll now in my 10-day free money management email course, where you will be will learn how to manage your money ... Read the article >>> Curated from Radical FIRE, Aug 22, 2019 @ 11:00
Short term thinking, Sustainability and FIREWe live in a world of short term gratification and commensurate, small rewards. The companies we invest in, the average CEO’s tenure is five years. Companies like Berkshire Hathaway, the Koch brothers can laugh their way to the bank knowing they have longer time horizons to weather the short term fluctuations of the market building a more stable cash flow – while growing their wealth ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Blind Investor, Aug 22, 2019 @ 10:26
The No Spend September Challenge!I will be total honest, August has been a wipe out so far. I did not think about the fact that I was off work with two boys for the holidays enough. Read: I have overspent in most areas. The little spends that add up quickly, seem to be sinking my budget ship, so to... Read more The post The No Spend September Challenge! ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Frugal Cottage, Aug 22, 2019 @ 10:00
Stretching the Food BudgetWe are lucky enough to have lots of veg from the garden at presentAs you know from this previous post I am doing a monthly shop and then topping up each week with perishables e.g. milk, veg and fruit. I ... Read the article >>> Curated from A Simple Life, Aug 22, 2019 @ 10:00
IWM Short Put Options Backtest Results In this post we’ll take a look at the backtest results of opening one IWM short put each trading day from Jan 3 2007 through August 6 2019 and see if there are any discernible trends. We’ll also explore the profitable strategies to see if any outperform buy-and-hold IWM. There are 10 backtests in this study ... Read the article >>> Curated from spintwig, Aug 22, 2019 @ 9:01
Countdown to #FinCon19: My 11 Most Anticipated PresentationsIn just a couple of weeks, I’ll be heading to our nation’s capital to witness the meeting of money and media. That’s right, FinCon 2019 is just around the corner! With this being the second year I’ve had the chance to attend, part of me feels as though I’m basically prepared. However, with a new city, new speakers, and much more, I never truly know ... Read the article >>> Curated from [email protected], Aug 22, 2019 @ 7:52
50+ BEST Budget Travel Destinations for 2019All the places listed in this post are among the cheapest places to travel, offering inexpensive but also some of the world’s greatest sights and experiences. Some of the places on this list you can travel on as little as $10 a day. Although these destinations are cheap, you can further cut your costs further […] The post 50+ BEST Budget Travel Destinations for 2019 ... Read the article >>> Curated from Questionable Existence, Aug 22, 2019 @ 7:36
Bucket List 2019Hello FOGA Readers! Once upon a time, I wrote a bucket list and posted it here. There I documented things that I wanted to do and places I wanted to go. It was a fun list for me to make and helped me narrow down somethings that we wanted to The post Bucket List 2019 appeared first on From One Geek to Another. ... Read the article >>> Curated from From One Geek to Another, Aug 22, 2019 @ 7:30
Are You Prepared?Thirty years ago, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford teamed up to give us one of the most epically awesome films of all time. Lodged in between the horrific Temple of Doom and an aging Ford’s quest for more money in the Crystal Skull snooze fest was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. I loved the film when I first saw it in theaters, every time I’ve seen it ... Read the article >>> Curated from Fat Tailed and Happy, Aug 22, 2019 @ 7:01
Three requirements to retire earlyTo successfully retire early, you need to fill these three requirements You must make enough money and be able invest it well.You must be able to budget your spending.You must be able to enjoy living without work.(You could argue that 1) is two things, but if you don’t make enough money, you can’t invest in the first place, so it’s effectively one criterion.) Let’s see ... Read the article >>> Curated from Early Retirement Extreme, Aug 22, 2019 @ 6:10
Book Review: You Can Retire Early!I’m always looking for great new personal finance books. Not just for myself, but, more important – for all of you. Any book that can help you improve your finances is worth a read. And Deacon Hayes’s You Can Retire Early! does just that. There’s no shortage of personal finance books out there. Some are […] The post Book Review: You Can Retire Early! appeared ... Read the article >>> Curated from The Frugal Fellow, Aug 22, 2019 @ 6:00
Wealthfront & Betterment Savings Accounts Review: Should You Do Online-Only Banking?If you became an adult during the recession (like many of us) you might barely even remember the days of savings accounts paying significant interest. But with the Federal Reserve finally making changes that lead to higher interest rates across the country, bank accounts are looking more attractive. That’s why we’ve been eyeing a new breed of high-yield savings accounts from some of the top ... Read the article >>> Curated from Fabric, Aug 22, 2019 @ 5:00
Raising Children: 21 Things My Parents Did Right (and that you can too!)Raising children is tough today. There’s social media, more demanding work hours, and everything seems to be way more expensive than just a few decades ago. How can someone even find the time or money to raise quality kids anymore? I know I know, it can seem nearly impossible (maybe that’s why fewer people are having kids…), but raising children to be great kids (and ... Read the article >>> Curated from Life and My Finances, Aug 22, 2019 @ 4:30
Rent Your RV for Fun and ProfitHiking and Camping with my son! While I may be a nerd, and totally geek out over technology, 80’s action figures, and vintage video games, I still like to get my wilderness on. Some of my greatest memories of hanging with my dad, uncles and cousins were when ... Read the article >>> Curated from Heavy Metal Money, Aug 22, 2019 @ 3:14
Educator on FIOR Interview 19 – Tawnya (Special Education Teacher)Tawnya from Money Saved is Money Earned stops by to share her inspiring story of a single teacher well on her way to financial independence!Continue reading Educator on FIOR Interview 19 – Tawnya (Special Education Teacher) at Educator FI. ... Read the article >>> Curated from Educator FI, Aug 22, 2019 @ 5:00
15 Best Ways to Invest $100You may think you need thousands of dollars in order to invest. You might not have much to start out with, but with some clever strategies and the power of compounding interest your money will become something much more. Everyone needs to start somewhere. Just remember, after you pay all your financial obligations, put away […] The post 15 Best Ways to Invest $100 appeared ... Read the article >>> Curated from Questionable Existence, Aug 21, 2019 @ 9:06

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