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The Most Recent Personal Finance Articles From FIRE Movement Blogs

• Sweatcoin Review- Is It A Scam Or A Legit App That Pays You To Walk?
  

  Need an incentive to get off the couch and exercise? Try giving your steps real-world value with Sweatcoin. 11 million users have already increased their physical movement by 10-16% since downloading the app. Let’s see how it works in our in-depth Sweatcoin review (plus find out if it’s a scam or not). Sweatcoin Review: Get Money For Walking What is Sweatcoin? ... Read the article >>>
  From: Budgeting CouplePublished: 02-23-2019
  54 mins ago
• Investor lessons from Warren Buffett’s 2018 letter to Shareholders
  

  The 2018 version of the eagerly awaited annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders by Warren Buffett has come out on Saturday 23rd February 2019. Here is a review of letter from a long term investor’s perspective. As usual I expected the letter to contain valuable tips and advice to all dilligent investors, big and small. […] The post Investor lessons from Warren Buffett’s 2018 letter ... Read the article >>>
  From: Compound Your FreedomPublished: 02-23-2019
  3 hours ago
• Are You Ready For FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), LeanFIRE, or Just Kidding Yourself?
  

  Are You FIRE, LeanFIRE, or Just Kidding Yourself? This post was inspired by lively discussions on the FIRE and LeanFire Reddit. What I have to share on the topic of retiring early and leanFIRE may seem controversial or critical; however, my reason for sharing this is to help you be successful in your goals.  The FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement An interesting development ... Read the article >>>
  From: Michael Dinich – Your Money GeekPublished: 02-23-2019
  5 hours ago
• The Zero Waste Project, Part 1
  

  In January of 2019 I found myself drawn into the Zero Waste movement, and will be chronicling our efforts in this project, which is the third blog project to date (the other two being the Space Efficiency Project and Project YIHAW!). We are about one month in, and have a few thoughts so far. For a little background, I have always been somewhat environmentalist. I ... Read the article >>>
  From: Incoming AssetsPublished: 02-23-2019
  5 hours ago
• My 23-Month No Phone Journey
  

  An astute reader commented on my lack of phone expenses in one of my recent posts. It’s true, I haven’t had regular phone service (mobile or home) for going on 2 years. I remember one time I said this to a colleague at work, and their response was, oh you mean like a house phone? … ... Read the article >>>
  From: My Early Retirement JourneyPublished: 02-23-2019
  6 hours ago
• My 23-Month No Phone Journey
  

  An astute reader commented on my lack of phone expenses in one of my recent posts. It’s true, I haven’t had regular phone service (mobile or home) for going on 2 years. I remember one time I said this to a colleague at work, and their response was, oh you mean like a house phone? … ... Read the article >>>
  From: My Early Retirement JourneyPublished: 02-23-2019
  6 hours ago
• Invert and win
  

  “This bus has been withdrawn from service. Please alight and take all your personal belongings with you.” I cursed the gods of public transport, as I stepped off the bus into the pouring rain. It was the third morning this week that the bus I had been riding was terminated before completing its full route. Traffic, though heavy as ever, was flowing relatively ... Read the article >>>
  From: { in·deed·a·bly }Published: 02-23-2019
  7 hours ago
• Book Review – Wealthing Like Rabbits
  

  by Robert R. Brown I was scouring though the used book store finance section the other day and this title jumped out at me. Wealthing Like Rabbits, a catchy title for sure. I’d heard it mentioned a few times in the personal finance blogosphere. Although it’s a few years old (2014), the message is timeless. Now, being game to improve my knowledge on all topics ... Read the article >>>
  From: FI GaragePublished: 02-23-2019
  7 hours ago
• Financial Suicide: The Death Cycle of Credit Card Debt
  

  Credit card debt is easy to obtain, but hard to get rid of. Stop the credit card debt death cycle and regain control over your life! The post Financial Suicide: The Death Cycle of Credit Card Debt appeared first on Money Stir. ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money StirPublished: 02-23-2019
  7 hours ago
• What spatula would a Marine choose?
  

  I am not a US Marine, but I have watched a lot of war movies, which I believe makes me an eminently qualified arm chair general with some say in the preferences of military personal, or maybe not. Anyway, one of my favorite war movies is Heartbreak Ridge starring Clint Eastwood. In the movie Eastwood plays a gunnery sergeant who is assigned to a dysfunctional ... Read the article >>>
  From: Early Retirement ExtremePublished: 02-23-2019
  7 hours ago
• Social Justice and the Personal Finance Community
  

    My head hurts, literally, it’s like I can feel every fold in my brain searing with pain. What have I done? I fell for the trap once again. I promised myself, never, never again will I participate in these online discussions, pissing contests, but I slipped up once more. I’m always talking about self-discipline, […] The post Social Justice and the Personal Finance Community ... Read the article >>>
  From: Half Life TheoryPublished: 02-23-2019
  7 hours ago
• 2018 Berkshire Hathaway Letter to Shareholders: 3 Key Takeaways
  

  It feels like Christmas morning all over again; Warren Buffett released his annual Letter to Shareholders which comes packed with business lessons and life advice all in a concise 15-page package. Each year I eagerly await this moment when I get to take in insights from, arguably, the greatest investor to ever live. As with the letters from 2014, 2015, and 2017, I will once ... Read the article >>>
  From: Get Rich BrothersPublished: 02-23-2019
  8 hours ago
• 2018 Berkshire Hathaway Letter to Shareholders: 3 Key Takeaways
  

  It feels like Christmas morning all over again; Warren Buffett released his annual Letter to Shareholders which comes packed with business lessons and life advice all in a concise 15-page package. Each year I eagerly await this moment when I get to take in insights from, arguably, the greatest investor to ever live. As with the letters from 2014, 2015, and 2017, I will once ... Read the article >>>
  From: Game of BudgetsPublished: 02-23-2019
  8 hours ago
• I Need Money Today: Reviewing Your Options If You Need Money Today
  

  Handling The “I Need Money Today” Emergency  If you are searching Google for “I need money today” chances are you are in need of a quick cash infusion, and cutting expenses and launching a side hustle likely won’t solve your immediate needs. While I encourage you to consider ways to make money or cost-cutting as part of a longer-term plan, there are times, despite your best ... Read the article >>>
  From: Michael Dinich – Your Money GeekPublished: 02-23-2019
  9 hours ago
• 11 DIY Home Projects To Save Money
  

  It was an honor and pleasure to publish my very first guest post on my blog! Today, I am so excited to have Darlene, who is a freelance writer at Zumper and other popular sites, share her tips on creative and budget-friendly home projects that you can do it yourself over a weekend. Enjoy!   There’s something totally satisfying about decorating your place. Hanging wall ... Read the article >>>
  From: By 50 JourneyPublished: 02-23-2019
  11 hours ago
• How to Throw a Housewarming Party on a Budget
  

  After moving into your new home, a housewarming party is the best way to show it off to your friends. But you are afraid of spending too much… The truth is, you don’t have to break the bank to hold a housewarming party. You can manage to hold an amazing housewarming party on a budget. All you need is to organize something that makes sense ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money Done RightPublished: 02-23-2019
  11 hours ago
• How to Save Money on Car Insurance: A Few Easy Tips
  

  If you want to know how to save money on car insurance, then pay close attention to the 55 tips outlined below: Shop Competitively to Find the Most Affordable Carrier Chances are that you shop competitively for other purchases – such as electronics, clothing and houseware. You can receive comparable savings by shopping competitively for automobile insurance as well. Good to Know: In addition to ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money Done RightPublished: 02-23-2019
  12 hours ago
• Your House IS An Asset
  Nit Picking Rich-Dad Poor-DadContinue reading on Making of a Millionaire » ... Read the article >>>
  From: Making of a MillionairePublished: 02-23-2019
  12 hours ago
• The Minimalist Living Guide on Keeping Your Costs Down Every Month
  

  The concept behind minimalism is simple: remove what adds no value to your life and keep the things that offer value. We all define value differently, and we form unreasonable relationships with objects, assigning emotions to them, and identifying our self-worth by how much we actually have. In other words, minimalism can be defined by simply understanding what matters and what doesn’t. We put together ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money Done RightPublished: 02-23-2019
  12 hours ago
• 3 Ways Dave Ramsey May Be Rubbing You The Wrong Way
  

  I have previously written about how I was inspired by Dave Ramsey and his show to get out of debt. If there is one person who has inspired literally millions… ... Read the article >>>
  From: Grokking MoneyPublished: 02-23-2019
  13 hours ago
• Saturday Selections – 2/23/19
  

  Welcome to Saturday Selections @ Pediatrician Finds FI where I collect my favorite reads from the last week or so. Each of these posts are epic in nature and will explode your mind with knowledge bombs. Have fun enjoying the content that is aiding me in developing my FI-Super Powers!!     The countdown continues. 3 more weeks at the current job and just 5 more ... Read the article >>>
  From: Pediatrician Finds FIPublished: 02-23-2019
  13 hours ago
• Avoiding The Dunning–Kruger Effect
  

  In 1981 a researcher named Ola Svenson asked a series of students in Sweden and the United State how they The post Avoiding The Dunning–Kruger Effect appeared first on Mr. Tako Escapes. ... Read the article >>>
  From: Mr. Tako EscapesPublished: 02-23-2019
  13 hours ago
• December 2018 Dividend Income from the Dutch Dividend Bloggers
  

  December 2018 Dividend Income from the Dutch Dividend Series After reading a nice post on Thinkingbig.nl about Dutch side hustles, I realized that I have forgotten to write the sum up of the passive income of Dutch Bloggers for December 2018. So this post is long over due. But I didn’t want to deprive you of this overview. So here is a new post in ... Read the article >>>
  From: Pollie’s DividendPublished: 02-23-2019
  14 hours ago
• 5 Signs You May Be In A Hobosexual Relationship : The Saturday Weekend Review #274
  

  FINANCE AND RELATIONSHIPS ARE A BIG DEAL ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU MOVE IN TOGETHER It’s true, love is blind and for many people it can be the beginning of an extremely expensive hard lesson to learn falling in love with the couch surfing Joe or Jane manipulators. Before handing over keys to your apartment or place... Read more The post 5 Signs You May Be In ... Read the article >>>
  From: Canadian Budget BinderPublished: 02-23-2019
  14 hours ago
• How to Stop Chasing Your Money
  

  You may be thinking, what the heck are they talking about? I’m not chasing my money. I may not have tons of money, I may want more money, but I’m definitely not chasing money. Well, hate to break it to you, but if you’re one of the millions of Americans who lives paycheck to paycheck, you ARE chasing your money. In fact, statistics show that ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money Saved is Money EarnedPublished: 02-23-2019
  15 hours ago
• February Rumblings And Thoughts
  

  Hello there! Thought I missed a post this week and failed on one of my goals so soon huh? Wrong! Ok, to be fair, I came this close *holds up thumb and index finger a minute distance apart* to not posting this week, it sure was a busy one. I took Monday off for my […]The post February Rumblings And Thoughts appeared first on Young ... Read the article >>>
  From: Young FIRE KnightPublished: 02-23-2019
  15 hours ago
• Here’s How 18 Different Portfolios Have Performed Since 1970
  

  Here is how 18 different portfolios have performed since 1970... The post Here’s How 18 Different Portfolios Have Performed Since 1970 appeared first on Four Pillar Freedom. ... Read the article >>>
  From: Four Pillar FreedomPublished: 02-23-2019
  15 hours ago
• Half The Time Double The Effort
  

  It’s always an interesting experiment, trying to do the same task but giving yourself half the time to do it. It often results in the most intense hours you’ll ever work but you get to find out what you’re capable of. And if you repeat the experiment regularly your normal work will get more focused […] The post Half The Time Double The Effort appeared ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money on FIREPublished: 02-23-2019
  16 hours ago
• Shadow
  

  Shadow My lab coat is stiff. It has been sitting unused in the trunk of my car. It has endured subzero chills and heavy snows. Tucked away. Forgotten. I throw it over my shoulders and slip my arms throughthe sleeves as I sprint towards the front door of the nursing facility. Such a nondescript movement learned over years of repetition. Until lately. Living in ... Read the article >>>
  From: DiverseFIPublished: 02-23-2019
  16 hours ago
• January 2019 goals update : Baby Steps
  

  If you remember at the start of January, I rather boldly declared that our New Years goals wouldn’t fail (even though 92% of the populations do) I still stand by my declaration however we have fallen slightly behind all thanks to Springmount Gin – own new gin brand! (read more about it here) It is only February though and we have started some of them. ... Read the article >>>
  From: Little Miss FIREPublished: 02-23-2019
  16 hours ago
• Blogger Confessions #20: Jon from Be Net Worthy
  

  Happy Saturday and welcome to the 20th episode of the ‘Blogger Confessions’ interview series on the blog. Today, I’m bringing in Jon from Be Net Worthy to talk about blogging and how they’ve managed to keep everything straight as a personal finance blogger.  Jon, take it away. Blogger Confessions with Jon from Be Net Worthy 1: In at least 100 words, describe the target audience ... Read the article >>>
  From: Think Save RetirePublished: 02-23-2019
  17 hours ago
• Hobbies That Pay Off
  

  As you’re well aware, I’m all about side hustles. Some are borne out of passion or are hobbies, and some are strictly business for the purposes of creating additional income streams. Sometimes, current hobbies can actually create additional income and you may not be aware of it. Today’s Classic is republished from the White Coat Investor. You can see the original here. Enjoy! In ... Read the article >>>
  From: Passive Income M.D.Published: 02-23-2019
  17 hours ago
• There are more jobs in tech than just engineering
  

  The stereotype of tech workersThe stereotype of tech workers is legend. A “geek” sits at a computer terminal in lofty looking office in San Francisco, with matrix-like green text flashing on his (because it is ALWAYS a guy) screen. Every day, he sits at his desk, consuming a veritable smorgasboard of refined caffeine and fried snacks, furiously typing in an effort ... Read the article >>>
  From: Real Finance GuyPublished: 02-23-2019
  17 hours ago
• Five Things That Need to be Said About Passive Income
  

  Today’s Saturday Selection from Dr. Peter Kim is one of my favorites. It speaks to the truth about passive income, specifically the fact that “passive” can be a bit of a misnomer, particularly early on. My favorite form of passive income is the return I receive in both capital appreciation and dividends from my index fund investments. That’s about as passive as it gets. I ... Read the article >>>
  From: Physician on FIREPublished: 02-23-2019
  18 hours ago
• Guest post: Aspiring pensioners, read ERE
  

  This is a guest post from J_, a reader from the Netherlands. Despite the many comments that “I’m too old to retiree early”, ERE really is relevant for all ages and it’s never too late to start. (In fact ERE is particularly relevant for those who rely exclusively on diminishing payouts in real terms from nationalized pension systems like social security and yet find a ... Read the article >>>
  From: Early Retirement ExtremePublished: 02-22-2019
  19 hours ago
• Blogger Savings Rate Index 2018
  

  4 years already for the #BSRI ! 4 years that I have been continuously seeking to increase my wealth and my savings rate. And what better way to do that than to study other bloggers who also document their journey towards financial independence! That's why I created this ranking of personal finance bloggers by savings rate (aka. #BSRI) so I'd never run out of ... Read the article >>>
  From: Mustachian PostPublished: 02-22-2019
  20 hours ago
• February 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… February of 2019 saw my dividend income top out at ... Read the article >>>
  From: BAMF MoneyPublished: 02-22-2019
  21 hours ago
• Franking Changes, LICs and Investment Strategy
  

  As a guy who advocates for dividend focused investing, I’ve had a lot of questions about the possible changes to franking credits. And how this affects the strategy of investing in Aussie shares for income, as well as what this means for listed investment companies (LICs) and those looking to live off dividends more generally. I’ve given some thoughts on this before in the comments ... Read the article >>>
  From: Strong Money AustraliaPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Weekly Wins: Strength, Blossoming, and Full Circle Mentoring
  

  Five o’clock is right around the corner in California! So it’s time to close out the week with my regular weekly joy habit: pause, reflect, and write down 3 wins. This week featured an unusually large number of things that went off the rails, so I know it’s more important than ever to release myself from the negative residue of the week by focusing on ... Read the article >>>
  From: The Best ChapterPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Weekly Wins: Strength, Blossoming, and Full Circle Mentoring
  

  Five o’clock is right around the corner in California! So it’s time to close out the week with my regular weekly joy habit: pause, reflect, and write down 3 wins. This week featured an unusually large number of things that went off the rails, so I know it’s more important than ever to release myself from the negative residue of the week by focusing on ... Read the article >>>
  From: The Best ChapterPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• My Dollar Is Worth More Than Your Dollar
  

  Wait, what?  It’s true, my dollar is worth more than yours if you live in one of these 24 States. … My Dollar Is Worth More Than Your DollarRead ... Read the article >>>

  From: Arrest Your DebtPublished: 02-22-2019

  1 day ago
• Our 2019 Travel Hacking Plans
  

  Well hello there friends! Exciting things here in our household as we plan for our big ol’ upcoming road trip. I’m still a little lot bitter that we had to adjust plans a bit due to the horrific weather… we finally decided it didn’t look good to have a safe path to make it to … The post Our 2019 Travel Hacking Plans appeared first ... Read the article >>>
  From: On Our Way WorldPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Treat Yourself: 3 Ways To Invest In Yourself
  

  *I received complimentary Invisalign® treatment due to my collaboration with the brand, but all opinions are my own. The arrival of a new year provides everyone with an opportunity (or an excuse) to wipe the slate clean or to build on the foundation that was established the previous year.  The mission of My Fab Finance is to help people become financially free so that they ... Read the article >>>
  From: My Fab FinancePublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Five Simple Ways to Free up Some Quick Cash
  

  Five Ways to Free up Some Quick Cash Looking for some quick cash? Saving money is making money, and one of the best ways to save money is to avoid unnecessary expenses.  Following this quick tips can save you hundreds of dollars a month, and over the course of a year could be worth a few thousand dollars in extra savings. Five Quick Ways ... Read the article >>>
  From: Michael Dinich – Your Money GeekPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• 5 Wealthy Nuggets of Wisdom from The Count of Monte Cristo
  

  All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope. – Alexandre Dumas, author of The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers As I am sure by now you can tell, that I like to not only be entertained, but to entertain my readers as well. Well, this blog post du jour will be no different. One of my favorite ... Read the article >>>
  From: Greenbacks MagnetPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Can You Make Money in the Stock Market?
  

  Question: Can you make money in the stock market? Short answer: Absolutely, YES! Literally anyone can make money in the stock market. But there’s also... The post Can You Make Money in the Stock Market? appeared first on Savings and Sangria. ... Read the article >>>
  From: Savings and SangriaPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• The Time $250 Million in Wealth was Lost Because of a Laptop Password
  Photo by John Salvino on UnsplashToday’s featured stories from Making of a Millionaire.My Fear of Investing in Crypto is ValidatedInvesting in a VolatileDropping 260 Pounds & $50,000 In DebtMy Fear of Investing in Crypto is ValidatedThe real reason I can’t see myself ever putting money into cryptocurrencies is that I have no idea how the security around crypto works. That downright terrifies me.It would seem my fear of ... Read the article >>>
  From: Making of a MillionairePublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Weekend Reading for Financial Planners (Feb 23-24)
  

  Enjoy the current installment of “weekend reading for financial planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the huge industry news that Envestnet has purchased PortfolioCenter from Schwab, just months after Schwab announced that it was not going to create a full-scale upgraded cloud replacement to its still-popular platform, in what appears to be a tremendous strategic win for Envestnet (given both that Tamarac itself is ... Read the article >>>
  From: Kitces: Nerd’s Eye ViewPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Weekend Reading for Financial Planners (Feb 23-24)
  

  Enjoy the current installment of “weekend reading for financial planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the huge industry news that Envestnet has purchased PortfolioCenter from Schwab, just months after Schwab announced that it was not going to create a full-scale upgraded cloud replacement to its still-popular platform, in what appears to be a tremendous strategic win for Envestnet (given both that Tamarac itself is ... Read the article >>>
  From: Kitces: Nerd’s Eye ViewPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Guestpost Extreme Early Retirement in Germany
  

  This is a guest post from Hein Viermann. A freegan in his early 30s, who lives in Germany and wants to get out of the corporate career system. He invests mainly in real estate/rentals. I was born in 1978 and I’m on the brink of retiring (extremely) early. As I started to be critical towards consumerism early in my life, and embraced freeganism, simple living ... Read the article >>>
  From: Early Retirement ExtremePublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Best Friend Friday Favorites – Feb. 22, 2019
  

  Best Friend Friday Favorites – Feb. 15, 2019 Welcome to my weekly Friday blog post feature with some of my favorite posts that will get you thinking as you navigate your your way on the quest for financial health. I have selected four posts to share this week that I think you’ll really enjoy. Please Continue Reading The post Best Friend Friday Favorites – Feb. ... Read the article >>>
  From: My Best Friend The Money GuyPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Bond Market Signals Opportunity in Nvidia (NVDA)
  

  The equity markets are probably wrong about NVDA. music selection:  “Last Nite” — The Strokes One of my favorite investing themes is to scan the market for stocks that have fallen 50% or more.  Usually, the market is pretty efficient about pricing such things.  But sometimes, emotion over powers logic.  A great way to tell that the market has over reacted to bad news is ... Read the article >>>
  From: Financial VelociraptorPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Back on Chemo
  

  I began taking oral chemotherapy in August 2017 after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. This diagnosis came after over half a year of rapidly progressing Chronic Pain, which started at my right foot, and traveled to most major joints in my body. By the time I finally got my diagnosis, many smaller joints like my fingers and even my jaw were affected. I have been ... Read the article >>>
  From: Walking to FIREPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• How to Avoid Overdraft Fees Every Month: 15 Simple Ways
  

  When you withdraw or spend more money than is in your bank account, your bank account will drop into the negative digits. If this happens, most banks will charge you a hefty overdraft fee. Did You Know? Usually there is an initial fee of about $40. However, if you don’t deposit money into your account and let it sit with a negative balance, you could ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money Done RightPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Five Crazy Effective Ways to Make Money at Home
  

  Five Easy Ways To Make Money at Home Post contains an affiliate link, read my disclosure here A common question readers ask is, how to make extra money at home? There are tons of side hustles and legitimate work at home opportunities, however, the more common home-based business may not work for everyone. Several side jobs require learning new skills, spending a long time building an ... Read the article >>>
  From: Michael Dinich – Your Money GeekPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• The Cheapest Way to Move out of State: 15 Tips for Moving on a Budget
  

  Are you looking for a change of scenery? Or is work taking you out of state? Either way, moving out of state can be expensive and time-consuming. In recent years the average cost of moving out of an apartment has creeped up to $1,700, which is more than what most people can afford when trying to move on a budget. Here you’ll find 15 of the ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money Done RightPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• What to do if Your Employer Doesn’t Offer a Retirement Plan
  When it comes to workplace retirement plans there are two basic optionsContinue reading on Making of a Millionaire » ... Read the article >>>
  From: Making of a MillionairePublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• The 7 Ways to Escape the Rat Race
  

  This post may contain “affiliate links”. This means if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read this disclosure for more info.  Rat race (noun, an Americanism dating back to 1935-1940):  “any exhausting, unremitting, and usually competitive activity or routine, especially a pressured urban working life spent trying to ... Read the article >>>
  From: Uncommon DreamPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Let’s Go Exploring! Malta: An Undiscovered Paradise?
  

  Why did we go to Malta? Well, ever since we got a visa to stay in Europe for a full year I’ve been obsessively trying to check off every country in the EU (as of the time of writing, we have just 5 countries left—Slovenia, Sweden, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Luxemburg). Do I get an award for checking them off? Nope. Does that make me crazy? ... Read the article >>>
  From: Millennial RevolutionPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• 6 Top short-term investment options that’ll increase your savings
  

  Guest post by Aiden White. music selection:  “Angry Chair” — Alice in Chains Aiden White is a financial writer who lives in Foster City, California. She started her financial journey in 2015 and has been associated with consolidatecreditcard.org for last 6 months. Through her writing, she has inspired people to overcome their credit card debt problems and solved their personal finance based queries. Being a ... Read the article >>>
  From: Financial VelociraptorPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• H&R Block Review: Filing Taxes Made Easy
  

  Tax season is once again upon us, which means Americans across the country are beginning the unpleasant but necessary task of preparing their tax returns. According to the IRS, 92% of all taxes filed in the US were done online through e-filing in 2017. Therefore, there is good chance that you’re preparing to file your taxes online. With so many professional tax software reviews detailing ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money Done RightPublished: 02-22-2019
  1 day ago
• Three Favorite Ways To Earn Money And Pay Less Taxes
  

  John F. Kennedy once said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” I took his message to heart when I came to America as a teenager. As soon as I started my first job out of college, I was proud to pay taxes to help our country thrive. Starting around age 26, I ... Read the article >>>
  From: Financial SamuraiPublished: 02-22-2019
  2 days ago
• How to Get The Most Out Of Your Public Library
  

  The library is one of my favorite places in our community. Using our public library has opened up a whole world of possibilities for our family while saving us time and money. Whether you are a regular visitor to your library or haven’t set foot inside in years, you should know this staple of our towns offers so much more than books. From digital subscriptions ... Read the article >>>
  From: Mama Fish SavesPublished: 02-22-2019
  2 days ago
• Talking Money: How Does Your House Fit Into your Financial Plan?
  Hello, welcome to the first “talking money” post. This is a little different than my usual articles, instead of me giving MY opinion I…Continue reading on Making of a Millionaire » ... Read the article >>>
  From: Making of a MillionairePublished: 02-22-2019
  2 days ago
• Friday’s Frugal Five (2019 – Week 7)
  

  So, it hasn’t actually snowed in a week and a half but there is still plenty of snow and ice left in our neighborhood. While most of the city is snow free except for a few piles that were pushed out of the way before everything else melted, our neighborhood ... Read the article >>>
  From: Tread Lightly Retire EarlyPublished: 02-22-2019
  2 days ago
• UltraFICO – What is it and who does it help?
  

  Around October of last year, it was announced that FICO would be adding a new opt-in program, UltraFICO, that would help millions of consumers build their credit scores. This new program would allow you to link your bank accounts to show good financial habits that are currently overlooked in traditional credit score reporting. I was... Keep reading... The post UltraFICO – What is it and ... Read the article >>>
  From: Millennial Money ManPublished: 02-22-2019
  2 days ago
• What was it like to manage people [more than] double my age?
  

  I was 32, and in a single day, I got an opportunity to leap several layers of management – to go from a common staff member writing mundane software to the Director of Information Technology. This was seriously humbling in an “I’m a badass” kind of way. That morning, I robotically strolled into work as I always had. Walked into the office around 6:30am ... Read the article >>>
  From: Think Save RetirePublished: 02-22-2019
  2 days ago
• 10 Questions With Reader Jake
  

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• Radical Personal Finance: A Roadmap to True Financial Freedom
  

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  From: Dr. Breathe Easy FinancePublished: 02-22-2019
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• The impact of dividend increases – 2018
  

  The impact of dividend increases of my Vrijheid Fonds in 2018 The last couple of weeks I posted a number of post on my website about the dividend increases my Vrijheid Fonds has received. I’ve done this also in the whole of 2018. With every dividend increase, I receive extra dividend for which I didn’t have to do a thing. You can even say that it ... Read the article >>>
  From: Pollie’s DividendPublished: 02-22-2019
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• Dirt Cheap Adult – The New Kid On The Frugal Book Block
  

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  From: Tuppennys FIREplacePublished: 02-22-2019
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• Green Bonds: CoPower Green Bonds Review
  

  Green Bonds: CoPower Green Bonds Review This is a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.  See genymoney.ca’s disclaimer for more information. Green Investments or Eco-Investing There is increasingly more and more appetite for environmentally friendly investments.  Investors want to be able to make a difference for the planet and at the same time make money with […] The post Green Bonds: CoPower Green Bonds Review appeared ... Read the article >>>
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• 5 Smart Things You Can Do With Your Tax Refund
  

  This 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 going on folks? It’s that time of the year. It’s tax season. Are you ready? I’ve had times where... Read more The post 5 Smart Things You Can Do ... Read the article >>>
  From: The Butler JournalPublished: 02-22-2019
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• Embrace the role of the underdog
  

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  From: CityFrugalPublished: 02-22-2019
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• MY FAVORITE CHEAP MAKEUP PRODUCTS
  

  A little over two years ago, my husband Danny and I set out on a journey to pay off over half a million dollars in debt. Our goal is to pay off our debt within five years. And while five years is relatively short in the big scheme of life, five years is a really long time to live extremely frugally, which is why I ... Read the article >>>
  From: Deeply In DebtPublished: 02-22-2019
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• The (My) Reality Of Every Day Life, Even When FI (Financially Independent)!
  

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  From: Money ScrapPublished: 02-22-2019
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• Port And Other January 2019 Expenditures
  

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  From: FrugalwoodsPublished: 02-22-2019
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• Wealth Dysmorphic Disorder
  

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  From: DiverseFIPublished: 02-22-2019
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• Combatting the Mid-Winter Blues
  

  Hello everyone in the midst of winter! It’s February here in North Carolina, and though the ground isn’t covered in four feet of snow, I’m still battling the same seasonal affective disorder as years past, thanks to the endless rain and lack of sun. So, in honor of this auspicious time of year, I thought I’d republish a reminder of things I’ve done in ... Read the article >>>
  From: The Three Year ExperimentPublished: 02-22-2019
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• The Benefits of Yoga and Why You Should Do It – Part 2
  

  In part one of my two-part series on the benefits of yoga, I introduced you to some of the various types of yoga. For those who practice yoga regularly, this may have been nothing more than a refresher. I hope it offered those who have thought about but never tried yoga the motivation to find […] The post The Benefits of Yoga and Why You ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money With a PurposePublished: 02-22-2019
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• Tooth Fairy payouts plunges for a 2nd consecutive year 🧚‍♀️
  

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  From: Budgets are SexyPublished: 02-22-2019
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• Coach Lisa Explains Which Financial Professional Is Right For You
  

  Many people lack the tools it takes to move the needle in their financial lives. Many of us grew up in households where talking about money is either overtly taboo or simply non-existent. As an adult, when we make money mistakes, we layer on guilt and shame and then bury our money issues even more deeply. With the right influence, in the form of a financial ... Read the article >>>
  From: ChooseFIPublished: 02-22-2019
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• Can We Please Stop Squashing Entrepreneurship?
  

  Last summer in Stapleton Colorado three little boys decided to set up a lemonade stand.  Better still, they decided to give all proceeds to a five year old boy in Indonesia using a charity called Compassion International.  The kids running the stand... The post Can We Please Stop Squashing Entrepreneurship? appeared first on Accidental Fire. ... Read the article >>>
  From: Accidental FIREPublished: 02-22-2019
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• “Budget” traveling
  

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  From: Total Balance BlogPublished: 02-22-2019
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• Leave It Up To Your Subconscious 
  

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  From: Money on FIREPublished: 02-22-2019
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• How to Start a Rental Property Business: 11 Easy Tips for Beginners
  

  Are you looking for advice on how to start a rental property business? Congratulations are in order, as this is one of the best business ideas in today’s market circumstances. According to Statista, from college students to retirees, most Americans find renting preferable to buying a home. Catering to their needs is a smart move, and several stats support this conclusion. Let’s review some of ... Read the article >>>
  From: Money Done RightPublished: 02-21-2019
  2 days ago
• On Experts and Pseudo-Experts
  

  In every field, there are very few true experts, who understand the given subject and operates accordingly. There are, however, typically, very many pseudo-experts, who do not not understand the subject but yet are able to operate because they have compiled a large amount of tips and tricks on how to behave and respond by copying the behavior of the experts(*). The problem why pseudo-experts ... Read the article >>>
  From: Early Retirement ExtremePublished: 02-21-2019
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• 5 Steps to Get a Promotion When You Just Started Working
  

  I got promoted within 10 months of starting my career. Read how you can accomplish the same, by following 5 easy steps to get a promotion fast! ... Read the article >>>
  From: Radical FIREPublished: 02-21-2019
  2 days ago
• Franking credit changes would box-in the vulnerable
  

  How’d you feel if you worked your entire life towards a goal, only for the posts to be shifted backwards – after you’ve finished your race? I really don’t want to get political, but the proposed rule changes by the federal opposition in Australia to are fundamentally unfair to the those already in retirement. My core disagreement with the policy is that in many cases ... Read the article >>>
  From: His Her Money GuidePublished: 02-21-2019
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• 115R | How to Get Out of Debt
  

  A how-to conversation about strategies for tackling consumer debt, a review of Monday’s episode with Bonnie Traux, and a few updates about the ChooseFI community. Brad’s wife no longer working as a CPA – although she was technically laid off, she’s excited for the extra time in her schedule. Being at FI gave Laura the ability to be happy for her previous employer and move ... Read the article >>>
  From: ChooseFIPublished: 02-21-2019
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• Is Homemade Food Really Cheaper?
  

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  From: The Debt ShrinkPublished: 02-21-2019
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• 5 Ways Procrastination Can Lead to Financial Struggle
  

  Have you ever waited until the wee hours of the morning to study for an exam at the very last minute? Or you didn’t make a dentist appointment until you found out you had a cavity? We can all be guilty of procrastinating. It’s easy to save something for tomorrow. The funny thing is, tomorrow very quickly turns into next week, and then into years, ... Read the article >>>
  From: Ask The Money CoachPublished: 02-21-2019
  2 days ago
• I Guest Posted: Beginner to Blogger – Personal Finance For Beginners
  

  Every so often, I have the privilege of guest posting or undertaking an interview on another Personal Finance site.   A while back, I did an interview for Personal Finance For Beginners’ Beginner To Blogger Interview Series.    Below are a few snippets from this interview. Read on for the link to the full interview on Personal Finance For Beginners’ site.   “One of the ... Read the article >>>
  From: The Flawed ConsumerPublished: 02-21-2019
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• 4 Cosas Ocultas Detrás del Pago de Ella Que Apreciarás | SDI 21
  

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  From: Her Money MattersPublished: 02-21-2019
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• Beginning of My Freelance Journey
  

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  From: Walking to FIREPublished: 02-21-2019
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• Ibotta Review: Pros & Cons of the Ibotta app
  

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  From: Bucks & CentsPublished: 02-21-2019
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• Renting vs. Buying: The Math Behind The Decision
  

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  From: Michael Dinich – Your Money GeekPublished: 02-21-2019
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• My Thoughts on Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
  

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  From: Peerless Money MentorPublished: 02-21-2019
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• Weird Ways to Make Money: Sell Used Panties
  

  Weird Ways to Make Money: Sell Used Panties Recently I wrote a post about how to make money quickly, and the post is doing well in Google.  Since the post is ranking, I have received several emails from people asking that I update my post to include one of the ways that they make money online.  Most of the pitches I have received are from ... Read the article >>>
  From: Michael Dinich – Your Money GeekPublished: 02-21-2019
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• Dave Ramsey Thinks You are Too Undisciplined for Good Financial Advice
  

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  From: Michael Dinich – Your Money GeekPublished: 02-21-2019
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