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RESET : How one family changed their lifeUntil recently, I’d not come across a full-on UK book about financial independence. That changed a few weeks ago when David Sawyer got in touch and sent me a copy of his book RESET. I get a lot of emails from people wanting to do guest posts…I turn 99% of these down. But Dave caught my interest when he mentioned his journey from couch ... Read the article >>> From: The Escape ArtistPublished: 12-11-2018
Save Money With This Monthly Computer Maintenance PlanIt’s no secret that we are in the age of technology and the average person now owns more than one network enabled device. In fact, according to a study done by Global Web Index, the average digital consumer now owns 3.23 devices. People are glued to the screen and there is no indication that we are slowing down. But… Even though we own all these ... Read the article >>> From: SaveblyPublished: 12-11-2018
Best Stocking Stuffers – Your Last Minute Perfect GiftsStocking Stuffers For Your Whole Family You have grand plans to be organised every Christmas and then you get to December and feel like you are behind with everything. When you’re buying for family you can often concentrate on the main presents, making sure everyone has lovely presents to open on Christmas Day. Stocking stuffers […] The post Best Stocking Stuffers – Your Last Minute ... Read the article >>> From: Tuppennys FIREplacePublished: 12-11-2018
Maybe you don’t need to figure out what’s wrongA few months ago, I interviewed a behavioral economist named Dr. Stephen Wendel on my podcast. He suggested an idea that’s so crazy it might work. We were discussing the fact that people often stand in their own way; there’s a gap between intention and action. We know what we “should” do, but we don’t follow through. We procrastinate. We make excuses. We act ... Read the article >>> From: Afford AnythingPublished: 12-11-2018
Millennial Money: A college education isn’t pricelessGreat read from nerdwallet.com. The cost of higher education is a hit button issue right now and the issue keeps getting kicked down the road. In the meantime, young people who have been conditioned to believe a college degree at a prestigious university is the only way to 21st century prosperity. See what Nerdwallet has Continue Reading The post Millennial Money: A college education isn’t ... Read the article >>> From: My Best Friend The Money GuyPublished: 12-11-2018
PERSONAL FINANCE AUDIOBOOKS: Can You Do Better Than FREE?This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make a purchase I may make a commission from it. This doesn’t cost any more to you. To learn more, click here. I’m the kind of guy whose mind is always churning. I don’t sleep more than about five hours per Continue Reading The post PERSONAL FINANCE AUDIOBOOKS: Can You Do ... Read the article >>> From: My Best Friend The Money GuyPublished: 12-11-2018
4 Tips for Women Running a Small BusinessThis post, which is contributed by an outside writer, is in collaboration with Redfin. The number of women-owned small businesses has tripled since 2011. according to the 2014 American Express OPEN State of Women-Owned Business report, four in 10 new firms are started by women. These latest numbers regarding women in business can’t be ignored. There are 9.1 million woman-owned businesses nationwide, employing 7.9 ... Read the article >>> From: Femme FrugalityPublished: 12-11-2018
Expand Your Payment Gateway By Adding Bitcoin To Your WordPress SiteEvery ecommerce website wants to have a good selection of payment gateways for their customers’ convenience, and with Bitcoin growing in popularity, why not show some forethought and set up your site to accept the leading digital currency as payment for your online products? It might have escaped your attention, but you can sit down in a trendy cafe in Melbourne and pay with Bitcoin, ... Read the article >>> From: ProFinance BlogPublished: 12-11-2018
How Blog Writing Services Can Benefit Your BusinessHaving a blog on your website is essential for the growth of your business. With the blog, you not only get to connect with your audiences, but you also establish your blog as an authoritative site for information. While creating a blog is easy, creating content and maintaining the quality isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Not everyone can generate ideas and create content that is ... Read the article >>> From: ProFinance BlogPublished: 12-11-2018
My dreams of becoming a “slumlord”I would actually much prefer to gain my income directly from housing (or my own business) rather than the stock market (REIT’s being a decent compromise). So far I have thought of buying an N-plex and living in one of the units. However, I just found out that it is possible to buy mobile home and/or RV parks. The price range runs from a few ... Read the article >>> From: Early Retirement ExtremePublished: 12-11-2018
10 Money Mindset Changes that Pay Off HugeMoney, in the form of cash, card or check goes through our hands every single day. But do we ever pass over a Lincoln or Chase or “add to cart” and really consider how we feel about it, how we talk about it, or what we believe about it? Probably not. Money transactions justRead More The post 10 Money Mindset Changes that Pay Off ... Read the article >>> From: Simple Organized LifestylePublished: 12-11-2018
The Truth About Investing and How to Get Started TodayHere is the truth about investing: it can be easy and it can be hard; it can be simple and it can be complex. At the end of the day, whether it is easy or hard, is up to you. The post The Truth About Investing and How to Get Started Today appeared first on The Financially Savvy. ... Read the article >>> From: The Financially SavvyPublished: 12-11-2018
Easy Keto Appetizers (So You Have Something to Eat at Holiday Parties)Going to holiday parties is fun, right? Catching up with friends, exchanging gifts, eating yummy food . . . maybe. Truth be told, some of the parties I have gone to recently haven’t even offered one Keto-friendly option, let alone several. This is frustrating for me if I’m hungry, but also for the host who inevitably notices me walking around empty-handed. To help prevent this ... Read the article >>> From: Good Life. Better.Published: 12-11-2018
Does Inequality Fall As An Economy Develops?Does Economic Growth Reduce Inequality?Photo by Tom Parsons on UnsplashI recently wrote about why GDP is a poor measure for the quality of people’s lives. There are many reasons this is true. GDP fails to fully capture the impact of “free” digital products like Facebook, it fails to consider the state of the environment and GDP fails to take into account income and wealth inequality.When you ... Read the article >>> From: Making of a MillionairePublished: 12-11-2018
Free International Wire Transfer via Fidelity or VanguardIt was time to pay a deposit to our tour operator in Kenya for our upcoming trip in January. When you need to transfer money to another country and the receiving party wants the money in their own currency, you can use an international money transfer service such as OFX or TransferWise. After receiving your money in the U.S., the international money transfer service will ... Read the article >>> From: The Finance BuffPublished: 12-11-2018
90+ Budget Categories to Use with Your Own Personal or Family BudgetCreating a budget is one of the first steps you should take for getting your finances in order. The process can seem overwhelming, but it isn’t difficult. One of the biggest challenges is knowing how to categorize your expenses to keep everything organized. In this article, you’ll find a list of more than 90 budget categories […] The post 90+ Budget Categories to Use with Your ... Read the article >>> From: Vital DollarPublished: 12-11-2018
Recent Buy :: BlackRock & Altria GroupWith the holidays quickly approaching, there has been a lot of red in the market the last week or so and I’ve been patiently watching a handful of stocks from my latest dividend watch list. Late last week I missed an opportunity to add to a couple of holdings as I was away from the … Recent Buy :: BlackRock & Altria Group Read ... Read the article >>> From: Divvy DadPublished: 12-11-2018
45 Easy Ways to Save Tons of Money on Holiday GiftsAre you tired of feeling financially overwhelmed when the holidays come? With all of the family get-togethers, travel, and gifts to buy, it's pretty easy to spend way more than you planned. In the past year or so, my wife and I have cut down drastically on the number of gifts we give out to family... Keep reading... The post 45 Easy Ways to Save Tons ... Read the article >>> From: Millennial Money ManPublished: 12-11-2018
How My Moth Problem Was a Money Lesson in DisguiseI always thought clothes-eating moths were an old wives’ tale. In all my years of being careless I had skated by, scot-free (or shall I say, hole-free?). My friends never seemed to report moth problems, either. Because I had internalized the belief that clothing moths didn’t exist, I was cavalier about how I stored my things. All out in the open. You see, unattractive clear ... Read the article >>> From: The Luxe StrategistPublished: 12-11-2018
The Lost Art of Delayed GratificationDiscussing the importance of delayed gratification along the journey of building wealth. Balancing enjoying the present with preparing for the future. The post The Lost Art of Delayed Gratification appeared first on Spills Spot. ... Read the article >>> From: Spills SpotPublished: 12-11-2018
Haterade on a High IncomeSippin on The Haterade I was on the Twitter this morning, trapped by the infinity scroll, and stumbled upon some FI haterade*. Something about how out of touch FIRE bloggers are with most people. And that because some of us make gobs of money our financial successes are somehow not earned or less worthy compared to someonewho has a more modest income. This person seemed ... Read the article >>> From: Pediatrician Finds FIPublished: 12-11-2018
80 / 20 Rule . . . Brilliant!I was hiking with a friend yesterday and somehow we got on the topic of his kids and their college education. His deal with his kids (and he has a LOT of them . . . 4! YIKES!) was that he would pay 80% of their college costs but they had to pay for the remaining 20% plus any spending money. He didn’t care how ... Read the article >>> From: Ms. Liz Money MattersPublished: 12-11-2018
Help Me! This Asset Declined by 80%!!!Help Me! This Asset Declined by 80%!!! And I'm strongly considering buying more. If the boy that cried wolf title didn’t scare you off; The asset I’m screaming about is Bitcoin. Bitcoin has been a huge drain ... Read the article >>> From: The FIRE LanePublished: 12-11-2018
#FASuccess Ep 102: Transitioning From Wirehouse To Independence: Is The Grass Really Greener? With Michael HenleyWelcome back to the 102nd episode of Financial Advisor Success Podcast. This week’s guest is Michael Henley. Michael is the founder and CEO of Brandywine Oak Private Wealth, an independent advisory firm in the Brandywine Valley of Southeastern Pennsylvania that manages more than $500 million of client assets. What’s unique about Michael, though, is that he’s a 34-year-old millennial, who only just recently founded his independent ... Read the article >>> From: Kitces: Nerd’s Eye ViewPublished: 12-11-2018
5 Easy Side Hustles for MillennialsAccording to the Washington Post, there are over 75 million millennials out there. They’ve overtaken the baby boomer generation. As a millennial myself, I know that the grind is real. Many of us have thousands of dollars’ worth of debt. … Continue reading →The post 5 Easy Side Hustles for Millennials appeared first on The Butler Journal. ... Read the article >>> From: The Butler JournalPublished: 12-11-2018
How We Earned 4 Million PC Optimum Points: The GGC 2018 #2 Dec 10-16SPENDING REWARDS POINTS IS LIKE GOING ON A SHOPPING SPREE I’ve lost count how many times we’ve been asked whether we were going to spend our 4 million PC Optimum Points. That’s a whopping $4000! It’s not that we don’t want to spend our PC optimum Points, because we do. We don’t know what we... Read more The post How We Earned 4 Million PC ... Read the article >>> From: Canadian Budget BinderPublished: 12-11-2018
Following These 7 Tips Increased My Salary Over 400%In my behind-the-scenes interview with YahooFinance: 4 Tips to Increase Your Salary — thank you to the CBS News Pannel and former guest Jeanie Anh (PB81: Don’t Leave Money on the Table ft. Jeanie Ahn) — I was asked to share seven tips that helped increase my salary over 400%. Through the magic of editing, four made the final […] The post Following These 7 Tips Increased My Salary ... Read the article >>> From: Paychecks & BalancesPublished: 12-11-2018
Save money on travel by…being in a relationship?So I’ve been keeping a secret for a few months: I am not currently single. Surprise! Okay, I guess some of you know this already. Military Dollar and I are getting married (Reaching Dollar 4eva). I’m tired of paying so much damn money for my rent every month, so I’m going to stay home and cook and clean for Mil$ and she’s going to pay ... Read the article >>> From: Reaching for FIPublished: 12-11-2018
What To Teach Kids About Money: EarningOur eight-year-old daughter shared this with me when she came home from school the other day: “Dad…I told my friends at school how much money I have and they laughed at me…“ At the time, she had $1.28. Many of her friends told her they had $40 or more. Who knew keeping up with the Joneses started in the second grade? (Tweet this ) ... Read the article >>> From: Keep ThriftyPublished: 12-11-2018
Why Less Is More and Bigger Isn’t BetterI’ll leave the “bigger is better” jokes up to you guys. But, if you’ve been around the personal finance blogosphere long enough, you’re bound to hear things like that or “less is more” or some other variations of the phrase. To me that just seemed obvious – sure, if you want to cut your costs, eliminate your cable or drive a used car and **poof** ... Read the article >>> From: Route to RetirePublished: 12-11-2018
Opportunities Will Come Be Open and Opportunities Will Come I like to talk about intentionality. It was always my intention to be successful whether career wise or financially. So I built a future and skill set based on this idea. I have to admit, however, that some of my greatest adventures have seemed to appear out of thin air. Some would call this luck. I like to ... Read the article >>> From: DiverseFIPublished: 12-11-2018
Community GivingCommunity Giving Impacting the community around us is something that L and myself strive to do nearly every single day. We love the quote by Gandhi “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” To us, this quote means that in order for your vision of helping others you must make that change happen instead of relying on ... Read the article >>> From: Life For The BetterPublished: 12-11-2018
How to Get HealthierWe’ve spent the last few weeks reviewing what we’ve learned around these parts in 2018. We started with some big picture lessons on life planning, personal finance basics, and time management and productivity. Then we went into happiness and the intersection of money and happiness. June was an exploration into how to live a healthier … Continue reading "How to Get Healthier" The post How ... Read the article >>> From: Optimize Your LifePublished: 12-11-2018
How To Save Time And Money With A Capsule WardrobeHaving a capsule or minimalist wardrobe can be a great way to save time and money. Especially, if you don’t find a lot of value in pawing through a closet full of clothes to get dressed in the morning. If choosing what to wear is the highlight of your day, you can still benefit from being intentional about what’s hanging in your closet. Such benefits are ... Read the article >>> From: ChooseFIPublished: 12-11-2018
The Four Best Places to Stash Your Short Term Funds NowAfter the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) slashed interest rates to basically zero for several years. You can see below, that in the past 20 years, the federal funds interest rate had never been lower. They only dared to start increasing them again in late 2015 and they have been increasing ever […] The post The Four Best Places to Stash Your ... Read the article >>> From: Be Net WorthyPublished: 12-11-2018
November Side Hustle Report“The value of an idea lies in the using of it.” — Thomas Edison I was spurred on by my results from Octobers side hustle report to try and beat it and earn even more. I have a personal target to earn £1000 in six months from extra income (or in my case income) I’m hoping to get better and better at making money from ... Read the article >>> From: Little Miss FIRE BlogPublished: 12-11-2018
Why Financial Independence is Important: An Outline of ConsiderationsWhat’s your ‘why of financial independence’? Everyone is different and has varying backgrounds and perspectives on why financial independence is important. Why Financial Independence is Important: What’s your Why of FI? Becoming financially free takes time but it so worth it. Financial independence takes time. You must have a plan and roadmap to get started. Use our personal financial plan example as a starting point. ... Read the article >>> From: Millionaire MobPublished: 12-11-2018
What The FIRE Movement Is All About – In One WordThe FIRE Movement I didn’t plan on writing today’s post about The FIRE Movement. Rather, I was planning on writing “5 Reasons Why We Decided to fatFIRE”. As I started writing the fatFIRE post, however, serendipity happened. I’ve learned to follow that rabbit, and follow her I did. She led me here… What The FIRE Movement Is All About - In ONE Word.Click To Tweet ... Read the article >>> From: The Retirement ManifestoPublished: 12-11-2018
How Much Has State Spending On Healthcare Increased?In 2018 healthcare costs in America will outpace inflation. It may come as a surprise to many, but that’s the first time since 2010 that’s happened. Yep. As Bloomberg puts it: Health-care inflation has been partly restrained by limits on... The post How Much Has State Spending On Healthcare Increased? appeared first on Accidental Fire. ... Read the article >>> From: Accidental FIREPublished: 12-11-2018
Write Down Your 2018 HighlightsI was having a review of my work year the other day and my wife suggested I write down my favourite parts of 2018, and I’m really really glad she did. The joy of taking some time to sit and think about all the great things that have happened this year was really nice, I […] The post Write Down Your 2018 Highlights appeared first ... Read the article >>> From: Money on FIREPublished: 12-11-2018
Beating Impatience In The Final Stretch To RetirementI’m a little over 4 years into my early retirement journey. I have less than 2 years to go and I’ve found myself becoming impatient lately…which then leads me to mentally berate myself. I have 2 years left instead of 39. That’s amazing and something to celebrate! But alas, my heart doesn’t feel it. I … Continue reading Beating Impatience In The Final Stretch To ... Read the article >>> From: A Purple LifePublished: 12-11-2018
The Best Business Credit Cards for Small Business or Private PracticeI’ve been a small business owner for most of my career. In recent years, I’ve learned how to leverage various credit cards to maximize rewards. You may be a small business owner, too. If you have a private practice or a partnership, that’s obviously a business. If you earn money with a blog or podcast, do freelance work, or sell products online, that’s a business. ... Read the article >>> From: Physician on FIREPublished: 12-11-2018
The Best Business Credit Cards for Your Small Business or Private PracticeI’ve been a small business owner for most of my career. In recent years, I’ve learned how to leverage various credit cards to maximize rewards. You may be a small business owner, too. If you have a private practice or a partnership, that’s obviously a business. If you earn money with a blog or podcast, do freelance work, or sell products online, that’s a business. ... Read the article >>> From: Physician on FIREPublished: 12-11-2018
I Happily Wasted $1200 On MyselfNovember was my birth month, which means I am now at the advanced senior age of 41. While I’m not able to claim a senior discount or make catch up contributions to my IRA, I am able to waste $1200 when I think it will bring value to my life. So when a Black Friday deal came along for a new 256 GB iPhone Xs, ... Read the article >>> From: The Smart FIPublished: 12-11-2018
How To Be Frugal in 2019: 100+ Best Frugal Living Tips To Try Today How To Be Frugal – Frugal Living Mini Series Part 5 A new year provides us with a fresh start to live frugally and take on board all the best frugal living tips around. Of course you don’t need to wait until the new year to start this, you can start right now. Frugal […] The post How To Be Frugal in 2019: 100+ ... Read the article >>> From: Tuppennys FIREplacePublished: 12-11-2018
Dividend Income Update For November 2018Ahh, dividends. Even just hearing that word conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy feelings for me. I remember playing the board game Monopoly as a kid. My favorite Chance card was the one where Mr. Monopoly (or Rich Uncle Pennybags) collected his bank dividend of $50. I thought that was so neat. Collecting... Read More » The post Dividend Income Update For November ... Read the article >>> From: Mr. Free at 33Published: 12-10-2018
Do You Use Sinking Funds?As I look over our budget, both from this year and for planning for next year, the most obvious thing to jump out at me is the fact that we don’t budget for annual expenses. I know, a massive error on my part. But, at the moment we keep a big enough buffer... Read more The post Do You Use Sinking Funds? ... Read the article >>> From: The Frugal CottagePublished: 12-10-2018
How we Unintentionally Joined the FIRE MovementNot too long ago, every time my husband came home early from work, I would run to the door and fearfully ask, “Did you get laid off?” You see, his company was going though round after round of layoffs and we didn’t know if my husband’s job would be affected. We did know that we were nowhere near financially ready to lose our only income. ... Read the article >>> From: Dash 2 RetirePublished: 12-10-2018
The second step out of consumerismOne of the cornerstones of consumerism is the development of desires. Insofar that marketing and product developers can not think of novel products a good strategy to keep consumers buying is to engage them in a cycle of upgrading. Upgrading can be a competition both with others but I think it works more effectively when compared to oneself. Ideally one would choose to ... Read the article >>> From: Early Retirement ExtremePublished: 12-10-2018
DrBreatheEasyFinance.com: Student Loan Debt Is Bondage – Here’s 7 Ways To Set Yourself FreeIf you have student loan debt you’ll want to check this article out. Debt holds us back from accomplishing our true money goals. If student loan debt is in your way you might just find what you need to start making big changes. Get out of student loan debt HOW TO PAY OFF STUDENT LOANS Continue Reading The post DrBreatheEasyFinance.com: Student Loan Debt Is Bondage ... Read the article >>> From: My Best Friend The Money GuyPublished: 12-10-2018
What Is the Time Value of Money and Why Does It Matter?This article is a great breakdown of why it’s so important to start early being responsible with money and why we can’t afford to say, “one day I’ll be able to do it.” Check it out! The time value of money — the idea that money received in the present is more valuable than the Continue Reading The post What Is the Time Value of ... Read the article >>> From: My Best Friend The Money GuyPublished: 12-10-2018
Afterpay (is not) for dummiesWhen I first saw Afterpay spring up, I thought it was the dumbest way to scam people into spending money they didnt have. With slogans like "Broke AF but strongly support treating yourself? Afterpay" this was clearly a stupid trap for stupid people. A highly effective trap, but a stupid one nonetheless.If you don't have money to spare, you sure as heck shouldn't be 'treating yoself'. ... Read the article >>> From: FIRE by Thirty FivePublished: 12-10-2018
How to Make Money as a Blogger, Even When You’re Not an ExpertI’ve been blogging full-time since 2008. During the past 10 years, more than 90% of the money I’ve made has come from blogs in the web design and photography niches. But I have a confession to make… I’ve never been an expert in web design or photography. I’ve built a few different blogs from scratch, and I wrote the vast majority of the content myself. ... Read the article >>> From: The Savvy CouplePublished: 12-10-2018
Best Birthday Freebies – Free Stuff on Your Birthday!Birthday Freebies Are you looking for free stuff on your birthday? Like you, I absolutely LOVE getting my hands on those birthday freebies! What better way to save money on your special day? 🙂 Yup, I know you’re here looking for the best places to get FREE food and gifts on your birthday! Now, before […] The post Best Birthday Freebies – Free Stuff on ... Read the article >>> From: Finsavvy PandaPublished: 12-10-2018
Money tips from Anya of Buffy the Vampire Slayer“I’m just so excited. They come in, I help them, they give us money in exchange for goods, you give me money for working for you. I have a place in the world now. I’m part of the system. I’m a workin’ gal.” – Anya (Season Five). If you ever watched the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, then you must have noticed Anya and her fixation ... Read the article >>> From: Greenbacks MagnetPublished: 12-10-2018
This 29-year-old advisor puts his money where his mouth isAs a financial advisor, the most common question I receive is: “How do you invest your money?” I think it is extremely important to put my money where my mouth is and invest the same way I recommend any person my age — 29 years old — should invest. As a young person, I actually Continue Reading The post This 29-year-old advisor puts his money ... Read the article >>> From: My Best Friend The Money GuyPublished: 12-10-2018
The Minimalist Home Office: 5 Tips to Organize Your Workspace and Get More Done!If you’re like me and run a business or side hustle from a home office (or just work remotely sometimes), then you understand the need to have a clutter-free, minimalist home office environment. Growing up, my Mom always told me, “clear space, clear mind.” That little nugget has always stuck with me. I believe it. My friend Joshua Becker just authored a new book, ... Read the article >>> From: PT MoneyPublished: 12-10-2018
This Man Shed 260 Pounds and $50,000 of DebtPhoto by Bruno Nascimento on UnsplashThe concept of Financial Independence is so new that it can be viewed as more theoretical than practical. Sure it makes sense on paper but how many “real people” have actually achieved Financial Independence?That is why I spend so much time researching case studies of real people who have achieved financial independence. This is my favorite case study to date. Tony ... Read the article >>> From: Making of a MillionairePublished: 12-10-2018
Side Hustle Monthly StatsSo, November was a little quiet in the lice clinic. It’s to be expected with the holidays and family travel. Many parents are just trying to make it through the holidays, and are so busy […] The post Side Hustle Monthly Stats appeared first on Reluctant Frugalist. ... Read the article >>> From: Reluctant FurgalistPublished: 12-10-2018
Investing Deathmatch: Stocks vs. BondsSince the dawn of mankind, certain rivalries have shaped human civilization. Their power struggles have violently ripped through the fabric of eons, causing the sun to rise in the west and set in the east, the oceans to run dry, and mountains to blow in the wind like leaves. Thus spake Mirri Maz Duur, noted economist. Today we explore one of these ancient grudges in ... Read the article >>> From: Bitches Get RichesPublished: 12-10-2018
College Costs: What We Owe Each OtherI read a very thought-provoking article the other day from Early Retirement Dude: I don’t think we owe college to our kids. Does that make me a bad father?. (Hat tip to Justin of Root of Good for sharing it on Twitter.) I mostly agree with the title (more on this later), so I jumped into the article. You can click the link above ... Read the article >>> From: Lazy Man and MoneyPublished: 12-10-2018
How to Increase your Risk Tolerance Part 1: AbilityWelcome back to another installment of my series on risk. Today, we are going to discuss steps to increase our risk tolerance by focusing on our financial ABILITY to do so.In case you missed, you can read about some risk basics HERE and how risk affects women differently HERE.As mentioned in our previous article, risk tolerance is comprised of Ability and Willingness. Ability is more about ... Read the article >>> From: Making of a MillionairePublished: 12-10-2018
5 Gift Alternatives Speed Up Your Financial Independence JourneyA wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect. The holidays are a upon us and with it the struggle to find that perfect present. Maybe by now, you’ve told your parents that you don’t need anything. “Please don’t get me anything.” Well, perhaps, it’s time to re-think your holiday wish list and instead ask for a few items that will get you to ... Read the article >>> From: Sisters for FIPublished: 12-10-2018
Comment on Atomic Habits Summary + Review: James Clear On Habits by Moriah JoyThis book has been on my to read list for forever! I really need to pick it up. It reminds be a little bit of Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin, another fantastic read if this is your genre. ... Read the article >>> From: Birds of a FIREPublished: 12-10-2018
MIMH Lifestyle Design it’s Harder Than I ThoughtThe post MIMH Lifestyle Design it’s Harder Than I Thought appeared first on #moneyhungry. When I quit my old job I had this idea that I would immediately live the life that I was looking for. Well, after four years I’ve finally figured out that lifestyle design is not as easy as it looks. And, that in order for me to be as productive as ... Read the article >>> From: Michelle is Money HungryPublished: 12-10-2018
Credit Cards for People Who Love Travel and MoneyI love travel. Money, too! I might earn money if you apply for a card via links on this page, and I will donate half of my profits if that happens. Not many sites make that pledge, so please, do your research wherever the world wide takes you, but consider coming back to this site for your credit card needs and support our charitable mission. ... Read the article >>> From: Physician on FIREPublished: 12-10-2018
Credit Cards for People Who Love Travel and Money in 2019I love travel. Money, too! I might earn money if you apply for a card via links on this page, and I will donate half of my profits if that happens. Not many sites make that pledge, so please, do your research wherever the world wide takes you, but consider coming back to this site for your credit card needs and support our charitable mission. ... Read the article >>> From: Physician on FIREPublished: 12-10-2018
Why I’m Donating (Some Of) My Profits To CharityIn recent weeks, you might have noticed I have made small adjustments to the site in the effort to try to monetize it slightly more than previously (e.g. by posting this unbiased review). As this blog slowly starts making an income, I must figure out what to do with the profits I make on the site from sponsored posts, affiliate programs and ads. As you’ll ... Read the article >>> From: MoneyMowPublished: 12-10-2018
Debt Consolidation ExplainedIf you’ve ever taken on more than a few loans, you may have heard the term “debt consolidation.” It may be plain English – two words that seem self-explanatory – but the actual process? Woof. So let’s break it down. The simplest way to understand debt consolidation is that, instead of paying several smaller loans at different interest rates, you get one loan that covers ... Read the article >>> From: Tis But A MomentPublished: 12-10-2018
ComfortWhen facing a challenge, some will seek ways to make the challenge easier and lighter and some will seek ways to become stronger. Which one will you be? Something to meditate on. I think approximately half [perhaps intentionally] misunderstood the point I was aiming at with my 31 word post, which I do indeed recall being my shortest post ever. I did not ... Read the article >>> From: Early Retirement ExtremePublished: 12-10-2018
Knuckle Shuffle Side HustleSide hustles are all the rage these days. Earning money from a hustle is not only a way to get to FIRE faster, but also a supplement to income in retirement. At Camp FI Midwest, I was chatting with the Financial Panther about his side hustles. He’s a successful lawyer, but that doesn’t stop him from earning money on the side. In the course of the ... Read the article >>> From: 1500 Days to FreedomPublished: 12-10-2018
Hospital Employed Physician. ThoughtsI have been a hospital employee for 4.5 months. I owned my own practice for 26 years. This is a big psychological transition. I like that I am not taking call. I like the benefits. I have a robust health insurance plan that costs next to nothing. I even have disability insurance again. I have access to a Roth 401K. I do not have ... Read the article >>> From: Doctor of Finance, MDPublished: 12-10-2018
Why Our Brains Make Bad Investment DecisionsThe key to becoming a better investor is to do nothingContinue reading on Making of a Millionaire » ... Read the article >>> From: Making of a MillionairePublished: 12-10-2018
Portfolio Review – December 2018 – Negative Stock Returns[This portfolio review about negative stock returns may contain affiliate links at no cost to you] Negative stock returns and volatility are at the forefront of the conversation lately. At the time of the last update, the monthly return for the S&P 500 was -3.62%. This month, we see an even bigger drop with a […] The post Portfolio Review – December 2018 – Negative ... Read the article >>> From: Time In The MarketPublished: 12-10-2018
The Great Ocean Called Wall StreetTweet Being young and naive with a little cash in my pocket I dreamed BIG and decided I could take on Wall Street. Wall Street is like an ocean; so much potential, but a lot of hidden danger. Anywhere in the ocean one can profit by running into a school of fish, but anywhere in the ocean one could get injured over even killed. The ... Read the article >>> From: Prudent MillennialsPublished: 12-10-2018
Dave Ramsey Smart Conference Review: Was it Worth the Money?I had a friend ask me if the Dave Ramsey Smart Conference was worth the money. She is familiar with his debt snowball plan and wanted to know what to expect. Actually, the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps and debt snowball plan was only a small part of the topics presented by the speakers. More aboutRead More The post Dave Ramsey Smart Conference Review: Was it ... Read the article >>> From: Simple Organized LifestylePublished: 12-10-2018
Our Best Money MovesMr. ThreeYear and I will have been married for fifteen years this May. During that time we have done a lot with our money, good and bad. Today, I’ve detailed our best money moves in our decade and a half together, and on Wednesday, I’ll share our worst money moves. Contributing to Retirement from the Beginning Even though Mr. ThreeYear and I didn’t max ... Read the article >>> From: The Three Year ExperimentPublished: 12-10-2018
FICA: Understanding your Check’s Payroll TaxesMost Americans, after working their first job for a few weeks, are super excited to open their very first paycheck. After all, that’s what they’ve been working for! But then, they open their paycheck and think, “What is FICA?” and, “Where did all my money go?” So, what (not who) is FICA? Where is your money going? Will you ever see it again? Can ... Read the article >>> From: Personal FI GuyPublished: 12-10-2018
Cryptocurrencies step-by-stepIf you are looking to buy Bitcoin or any other crypto out there but don’t really know where to start,then you are in the right place. Here goes a step by step guide intended to help you get in the game. As for investing in cryptocurrencies, I would always recommend a very cautious approach. If you are looking for safe long-term investments you should ... Read the article >>> From: Young Money TeamPublished: 12-10-2018
My Early Retirement Journey on Think Save RetireCheck out my Blogger Confessions on Think Save Retire. In case you didn’t know enough about me or the madness behind it all, check out my answers to some interesting questions about life as a personal finance blogger! About Think Save Retire Steve is an enviable early retiree who said goodbye to the workforce at … The post My Early Retirement Journey on Think ... Read the article >>> From: My Early Retirement JourneyPublished: 12-10-2018
How Much Are You Paying to Work?“Can you write about how much you’re paying to work?’” We got this e-mail from a reader recently. Apparently, once-upon-a-time I’d mentioned in a post how we don’t realize how much we PAY to work. I said I’d be writing about this in a future post, but then forgot to, you know, write it. Oops. In my defence, there are a lot of saunas and ... Read the article >>> From: Millennial RevolutionPublished: 12-10-2018
How to Survive Moving Back in With Your ParentsIf you’ve been keeping a running list of all of the things millennials have killed, you can now put American cheese on there too. It falls just under mayonnaise, napkins, and diamonds. The whole “millennials are killing everything” thing seriously cracks me up. But, come on. Whoever complains about the stuff we’re killing (Baby Boomers? The... Keep reading... The post How to Survive Moving Back in ... Read the article >>> From: Millennial Money ManPublished: 12-10-2018
How to Become a Transcriptionist: Flexible Work-from-Home OpportunityIf you’re looking for a way to make money from home, working as a transcriptionist is an excellent option. There is plenty of transcribing work available, the schedule and hours are flexible, and the pay can be pretty good. There is a lot to love about the possibilities of working in transcription. One of the […] The post How to Become a Transcriptionist: Flexible Work-from-Home ... Read the article >>> From: Vital DollarPublished: 12-10-2018
4 Things Successful People Do, But I Don’t (And What I Do Instead)We are constantly inundated with self-improvement lists. 7 daily habits that will change your life 10 life improving habits you need to start immediately 5 things to do to be successful in your career Some of the things I have heard my entire life: eat a healthy breakfast! Make sure you drink enough water! Healthy […] ... Read the article >>> From: Financial MechanicPublished: 12-10-2018
Monthly Financial Update: November 2018After the last couple of months of less than stellar savings rates, it feels good to write an update that comes closer to where we were at the first half of this year. Juuuuust shy of that 50% savings rate goal I set at the beginning of 2018, but it feels better than that because we’re back in an upswing from the lull of ... Read the article >>> From: Tread Lightly Retire EarlyPublished: 12-10-2018
Does FIRE Make Life Harder?I was an avid reader of financial independence, retire early (FIRE) blogs on the path to my own early retirement. They served as inspiration and education. However, I found them to be an echo chamber. Each tries to outdo the next in an effort to show you how to optimize your life. Then you can ... [Continue reading] The post Does FIRE Make Life Harder? ... Read the article >>> From: Can I Retire Yet?Published: 12-10-2018
What I Learned from a Month of Tracking EverythingDuring the month of November 2018, I set a goal to track everything. I decided it was time to get under a microscope and take a deep and hard look at my habits. I decided to track my drinking, eating, waste, exercise, spending, sleep and work, and ended up tracking everything for 30 straight days. I’m on this weird pursuit of trying to become a ... Read the article >>> From: The Mastermind WithinPublished: 12-10-2018
Which matters more for building wealth: your saving rate or your investment returns?My name is Zach, and I write at Four Pillar Freedom, where I tend to tackle financial topics through data visualization. While J.D. is on vacation, I offered to explore one of his favorite topics: the effects of saving rate versus investment returns. Albert Einstein supposedly once said that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. But does data actually support this claim? In ... Read the article >>> From: Get Rich SlowlyPublished: 12-10-2018
GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%)GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%) I can’t believe I’m in the green because my investments were pummelled this month. Well, they weren’t pummelled as badly as last month but still. This year has been a bit blah for the markets, that’s for sure. My goal for 2018 was to hit $745,000 in net […] The post GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%) ... Read the article >>> From: Gen Y MoneyPublished: 12-10-2018
GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%)GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%) I can’t believe I’m in the green because my investments were pummelled this month. Well, they weren’t pummelled as badly as last month but still. This year has been a bit blah for the markets, that’s for sure. My goal for 2018 was to hit $745,000 in net […] The post GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%) ... Read the article >>> From: GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%)Published: 12-10-2018
Get Rich, Then Move. Why high cost of living is a dumb excuse.“The Peak” is a secluded neighborhood overlooking Hong Kong, the world’s least affordable city. As the most expensive neighborhood in the world’s most expensive city, The Peak boasts some truly mind blowing real estate prices. Apartments in the exclusive zip code start at $5-13 million. Start! From there, prices just keep rising. Back in 2015, Ali Baba’s founder, Jack Ma, reportedly purchased a $191 ... Read the article >>> From: My Money WizardPublished: 12-10-2018
The Do’s and Don’ts of Real Estate InvestingHey guys! Here at Real Money Robert, I’m all about using your resources to help build your income! Personally, I’ve used my side hustle to generate about $10,000 in extra income for myself this year, and next year is going to be huge! Even if I don’t grow my side hustle and maintain my current income levels, I’ll make an extra $30,000 next year! Yep! ... Read the article >>> From: Real Money RobertPublished: 12-10-2018
ComplainingRule number 1 in blogging, never talk about politics, religion or the environment. You can never win and it’s really easy to alienate your readers. So what am I going to do today… Exactly, I’m going to rant about complaining,[...] The post Complaining appeared first on Cheesy Finance. ... Read the article >>> From: Cheesy FinancePublished: 12-10-2018
$10K Net Worth Money Challenge for 2019Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s that time of year again to think about money challenges for next year! I LOVE savings challenges or debt payoff challenges because I am […] The post $10K Net Worth Money Challenge for 2019 appeared first on Budget Like a Lady. ... Read the article >>> From: Budget Like a LadyPublished: 12-10-2018
Understanding FPA National’s “OneFPA Network” Plan To Dissolve And Consolidate Its Own ChaptersIt’s no secret that the Financial Planning Association has struggled for many years with stagnant membership amidst an increasingly difficult and competitive landscape for membership associations given both the rise of social media (and more online platforms for people to connect outside of traditional networking and professional associations) and intra-industry competition from other membership and trade organizations and even media companies competing for advisors’ attention. ... Read the article >>> From: Kitces: Nerd’s Eye ViewPublished: 12-10-2018
Understanding FPA National’s “OneFPA Network” Plan To Disband And Consolidate Its Own ChaptersIt’s no secret that the Financial Planning Association has struggled for many years with stagnant membership amidst an increasingly difficult and competitive landscape for membership associations given both the rise of social media (and more online platforms for people to connect outside of traditional networking and professional associations) and intra-industry competition from other membership and trade organizations and even media companies competing for advisors’ attention. ... Read the article >>> From: Kitces: Nerd’s Eye ViewPublished: 12-10-2018
Where Should I Start With My Money Problems?Where Everyone Should Start With Personal Finance — Even If You’re “Bad” at MoneyThere once was a city slicker driving through the countryside in a fancy car. Lost, he pulled up beside an old farmer who was plowing his field with a mule.City Slicker: My good man, do you know the way to Charleston?Old Farmer: Charleston, ya say?City Slicker: Yes sir, Charleston.The Old Farmer pulled ... Read the article >>> From: Miss Functional MoneyPublished: 12-10-2018
Simple ChristmasIt’s December. Here come the articles encouraging us to relax, simplify, and just enjoy the holidays. We all need these reminders to slow down, remember what we’re celebrating, and take joy in the people we love. At the same time, this advice can come off as yet another stressor, leaving us wondering, What’s wrong with me? Why am I not relaxing and enjoying this enough? Why ... Read the article >>> From: Pretend To Be PoorPublished: 12-10-2018
Side Hustles Explored: Work-From-Home Customer Service JobsI know what some of you are thinking. Customer service jobs that require you to spend a lot of time talking to people over the phone….EEK! Customer service jobs are not all that bad. The ones I’ll be mentioning today allow you to work from the comfort of your own home. If you like chatting with people and have a talent for helping others solve ... Read the article >>> From: My Debt EpiphanyPublished: 12-10-2018
Holiday Money Wins Part 3How much money are you dropping this holiday season? $100? $250? $1000? (You know, the number that is otherwise known as the national average.) Last week, I shared my money win that Christmas was already paid for. It feels great to not have to worry about the cost of anything. It’s especially exciting because I used apps and cash back from credit cards to cover ... Read the article >>> From: She Picks Up PenniesPublished: 12-10-2018

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