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Figuring out what percentage of income should be set aside as savings is an issue many people struggle with. The most common advice given…Continue reading on Making of a Millionaire »... read more

Lizard King is trying to save the Universe. music selection:  “Misery Business” — Paramore It’s true. I’ve been with the Living Universe Foundation (LUF) for many years.  In that time, I’ve advocated for space development, and the environment.  Today, I... read more

Aarh finally a bit of computer alone time. 💻 What a great opportunity to update my dividend portfolio overview with the latest additions and developments. 💰🤔💰 Since the last update, I have actually done two additions. ✅ First, I purchased 100 shares in the danish farmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. ✅... read more

The benefits of a side hustle are that you can work whenever you have time. Most side hustles can be passive or at least somewhat passive. You can use the side hustle income to pay down your mortgage, traveling, entertainment, investments or whatever you find suitable to your personal life.... read more

What exactly are sinking funds? To me they sound like something you sink your money into, never to be seen again. Which of course they absolutely are not. If they are a bit of mystery to you too then this post is for you. Sinking funds for beginners; taking you... read more

Raise your hand if you think saving money is a pain? It seems like such a simple process in theory: Earn money. Save and invest some to […] The post How to Save More Money, Part 1: Where to start, even when you think it’s impossible appeared first on Your Financial... read more

Everyone knows they shouldn't talk about money or debt in public. But why not? The post Debt Taboo: Why People Avoid Talking About Debt appeared first on Financial Impulse.... read more

Hulu is not only one of the most popular streaming choices, but it is also one of the best. With a package option starting at $5.99, you will have difficulty finding a cheaper or better streaming service. Hulu has been around for a long time. It is what we would... read more

When anyone gets started with investing the first thought is usually about getting rich quick and never having to worry about money again…Continue reading on Making of a Millionaire »... read more

This morning I purchased 50 shares of Texas Instruments (TXN) at $117.9012 on a market order in my Roth IRA account Thanks to Charles Schwab it was commission free! This is a long-term investment for income and income growth which I don’t plan on selling unless there is a disruption... read more

Todd Tresidder over at the Financial Mentor once stated that “Freedom Isn’t Just Financial, And True Wealth Is More Than Just Money.” There’s too many docs and other high-income professionals with the illusion that building wealth involves always wanting MORE so they can get better with a different lifestyle versus... read more

We’re just ten short weeks until Christmas, and while I know we haven’t even experienced our sugar coma from the kids’ Halloween stash yet, the extreme budgeters are already planning... The post 9 Early Christmas Shopping Tips to Save Money appeared first on Perfection Hangover.... read more

Want to keep track of your finances? I recommend Personal Capital. It’s more than just an expense tracker. It will help you set up a budget and keep track of your retirement portfolio and other investments too. Sign up for Personal Capital now and get an instant $20 bonus when... read more

This is our first encounter with real estate investing., our first real attempt to reach out and obtain more information. The post My Parents Said Don’t Buy A House appeared first on Fat Frugal Finance.... read more

Insurance Needs in Light of Millennial Perspectives Millennials are the largest population within the U.S., and they are currently calling the shots when it comes to employment change and delivery of services or products. The millennials are the individuals born somewhere between the years 1977 and 2004. There is some... read more

Here's are some things you should know and consider before buying life insurance. Read this before making any decisions. The post What You Need to Know Before You Buy Life Insurance appeared first on The Dollar Stretcher.... read more

If you make a living in trade and finance, it’s hard to miss how much opportunity there is when you move into global marketplaces. There’s a lot you can do, even if you spend most of your time in one place, but you need to have an investment strategy that... read more

Everyday is a bank account, and time is our currency. No one is rich, no one is poor, we’ve got 24 hours each. -Christopher Rice It feels like it was just yesterday when the Great Recession hit. The stock market was crashing more than a 10-year-old computer’s hard drive. Folks... read more

As I do in my life, I want to keep things structured on MonkWealth as well. That’s why before talking about the importance of negotiating a better package, I’d like to stress the motivation behind The post The Importance of Negotiating a Higher Salary appeared first on MonkWealth.... read more

Reevaluating the 4% RuleContinue reading on Making of a Millionaire »... read more

Financial independence is mostly a function of time and money. You have primary control over the money side – how much you earn and how much you save. But time is a constant for everyone. The only variable you control is whether or not you position your money to benefit... read more

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this week on the Wit & Delight Podcast Dr. Anna Roth and I are discussing our experiences with ADHD. In today's episode, we're going to talk about our personal experiences, what our diagnosis process was like, how we dealt with the diagnosis, and some... read more

A recent plane ride had left me a bit nervous before takeoff. The weather at our destination was supposed to be pretty terrible, with a lot of wind and rain in the forecast. I braced myself for a bumpy plane ride. I was also crossing my fingers that my kids... read more

If there is one thing you can expect during a presidential campaign it is a whole lot of broken promises. In 2008, historian Joseph Ellis analyzed 200 years of political promises and found only two presidents – George Washington and James Polk – kept their campaign pledges. If history is... read more

Ugh. I just realized something incredibly stupid that only spending hours writing a post could have made me realize. I *think* I missed taking my car to the dealer to get my clicking noise fixed under warranty for free! I mentioned in my post on paying for repairs by cash... read more

An announcement about an upcoming announcement, a peek inside our semi-retired life in Wyoming, and the best links from around the web this week. Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday – Volume 4 at The Frugal Engineers.... read more

So you’re considering making the investment on a really expensive pair of flats, and you’re searching for an honest Tieks review with the hopes that somehow you’ll be able to... The post Tieks Review: How I Saved $25 Off my First Pair and Were They Worth It? appeared first on... read more

Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash I am getting used to celebrating milestones! This week, my emergency fund finally crosses over the ‘6 months of living expenses’ line – yay!!!! I am an impatient person – watching my emergency fund grow ever so slowly has been tortuous, to say the... read more

... The post John Lithgow’s Rudy Impression is [Chef’s Kiss] appeared first on The Reformed Broker.... read more

Welcome to another week of the Women’s Personal Finance Wednesdays roundup. I started this series after months of debate because I wasn’t certain I wanted to up the ante and commit to publishing three posts a week. However, now that I’ve started sharing these posts, I’m so glad I started.... read more

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The post The Marketing Mix & 4P’s: Product, Place, Price & Promotion appeared first on Young and the Invested.... read more

Okay, so you’ve heard of the 50/30/20 rule (popularized in a book by Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren) but aren’t sure how it works? No problem! The 50/30/20 rule is a super simply … The post How Does the 50/30/20 Rule Work? (w/ Example!) appeared first on Personal Fi Guy.... read more

I recently saw a question in a popular personal finance group asking “is pet insurance worth it?” The comments ranged from “100% yes, buy it!” to “just put money in savings and self-insure.” It’s a great question. We have health insurance, car insurance, homeowner’s, and life insurance – so why or... read more

Owning a home will likely be the biggest expense you ever have. If you’re saving up to buy your first place, then the upfront cost can seem unattainable, but that’s just the beginning. The ongoing maintenance costs will continue racking up year over year, and it’s so important you’re prepared... read more

There was a time when Alexandra and I didn’t have any emergency fund at all. Yep, we were the worst. Taking our clothes to sell at thrift stores was our idea … Why You Need an Emergency Fund (+ How to Set One Up) read more The post Why You Need... read more

This summer, I did something that according to a poll by CIBC is pretty odd for someone who runs a business. I took a vacation. The post Lesson Learned: Why (and How!) I Took a Real Vacation This Summer appeared first on Half Banked.... read more

Fidelity's Robo-Advisor product has good investments, investor control, and low expenses. Find out if it is a viable alternative to self-directed investing. The post A Review of Fidelity Go – Is Fidelity’s Robo-Advisor Ready for Prime Time? appeared first on Practically Independent.... read more

These days being frugal isn’t something that comes naturally to most of us. Yes, we can be frugal, and yes, we can save money, but it doesn’t happen naturally or easily. And it’s often because we HAVE to be, due to stretched finances. In fact if you are reading this,... read more

We recently took a nice relaxing trip to Atlanta. It was our anniversary! YAY, we made it to year 1, the big ONE, the greatest anniversary yet! Naturally, we chose the most romantic place in the world; Atlanta, Georgia. We wanted to get away for a bit, eat good food... read more

Scribd and Audible are both platforms offering audiobook subscriptions, but each is different. While Audible exclusively focuses on audiobooks, Scribd provides access to books, audiobooks, and PDF documents. Not all of this material is what you would read for leisure, but it does provide access to millions of files, while... read more

While there has been ongoing discussion at both the Federal and state levels of how a fiduciary standard should be defined from a legal perspective, and to whom those standards should apply, there has not been much discussion on what it means to be a fiduciary from a moral perspective.... read more

I love fall for so many reasons. Being able to bake delicious seasonal warm desserts is one of them. I think I’ve said it before, but I’m a major foodie. I love trying new food and I love baking sweets. They taste soooo much better than most store-bought goods and... read more

Q3 2019 is over which means it’s time to do a Q3 2019 goals and resolutions update. It’s a bit crazy to consider that three quarters are in the books already, and we only have three more months to go for the year. Where did the time go? Time seems... read more

A few years ago, I opted to get Lasik. I was having problems with my contact lenses, after using them for years and not having any issues, and it got to the point that I was sick of it. During allergy season, my eyes would change sizes just enough that... read more

The post Amex Gold vs. Amex Platinum: Which Card Should You Get? appeared first on Club Thrifty. The Amex Platinum and Amex Gold cards are both great choices for earning flexible points. We compare each card's benefits, earning structure, and more. The post Amex Gold vs. Amex Platinum: Which Card... read more

Well, I just couldn't help myself.  Earlier this month just about every brokerage firm announced they were lowering commissions to $0.  My broker, Fidelity, followed suit as well in the race to ZERO.  I made 4 small purchases the week that commissions were lowered and followed that up with 4 more... read more

Remember when I was behind behind behind? Nineteen days ago? Well. I’ve caught up. I’m caught up and I’m on track to hit $3500 for the month, if not more, with Company A. There’s a small problem, and it’s this: Company C, which only hits me up a couple of... read more

Last week I wrote a post about the state of our finances three years into retirement. But in that post, I never pointed out what I liked and didn’t like about retirement. Today’s post aims to correct that dreadful oversight. Here we go. Three Things I Like About Retirement No... read more

Guest Post from Kristina! I had minimal knowledge about finances until I turned nineteen years… The post One woman’s secret to getting an almost perfect credit score appeared first on HisandHerFI.... read more