In today's interview, you will read how one couple learned how to thrive after two job losses in one year. That's right. A double whammy in a twelve month period. The job loss was the husband. What makes the story more remarkable is a decision that the wife made. But wait. I don't want to spoil it. I … Continue Reading about How to Thrive After Two Job Losses in One Year
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Personal Finance
Weekly Roundup from Around the Web – October 20, 2018
After a short hiatus, it's time for the weekly roundup from around the web for October 20, 2018. If you'd like to get this and all new posts … Continue Reading about Weekly Roundup from Around the Web – October 20, 2018
Find Out What Happens to Your Social Security Income in 2019
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced in October (which they do each year) what happens to your Social Security income in 2019. They … Continue Reading about Find Out What Happens to Your Social Security Income in 2019
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Ten Steps to Success for New Investors – Personal Finance for Beginners
I wrote today's post, Ten Steps to Success for New Investors, for my friend Aaron's excellent blog, Personal Finance for Beginners. As the name suggests, Aaron's blog focuses on educating those in the beginning … Continue Reading about Ten Steps to Success for New Investors – Personal Finance for Beginners
Are You Emotionally Prepared for a Market Meltdown?
How do you know if you're emotionally prepared for a market meltdown? If you have money in the market, I hope that's a question you've at least considered. Don't get me wrong. I'm not predicting a market … Continue Reading about Are You Emotionally Prepared for a Market Meltdown?
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Get Through Med School Reading at the Bottom 5 Percent of Students
In today's interview on overcoming adversity, you'll hear from a physician on how to get through med school while reading at the bottom 5 percent of students. Sounds crazy, doesn't it? It's true. The story … [Read More...] about Get Through Med School Reading at the Bottom 5 Percent of Students
Five Things I Think Are More Important than Money
The personal finance blogosphere has thousands of articles about money. That’s as it should be. The FIRE community talks about becoming financially independent and entering “early retirement” at an age much sooner … [Read More...] about Five Things I Think Are More Important than Money
Why Is Bashing Advisors So Popular with FIRE Bloggers?
Have you noticed how the internet is filled with articles and commentators bashing advisors? Granted, parts of the advice industry have a well earned bad reputation. I get it. I've written about it in previous … [Read More...] about Why Is Bashing Advisors So Popular with FIRE Bloggers?
What to Do When Life Interrupts Your Plans
Most of us make plans for our life. We have goals. What do you do when life interrupts your plans? It seems to me we have a couple of choices. We can give in. Or we can fight back. Today's interview in my … [Read More...] about What to Do When Life Interrupts Your Plans
How to Automate Your Way to Wealth
Don't you wish you could push the easy button and automate your way to wealth? That would be pretty awesome, wouldn't it? I don't have an easy button to offer, but I can introduce you to some ways to put a … [Read More...] about How to Automate Your Way to Wealth
Here are My Top Five Money Reads and Why I Loved Them
This post is a guest curation for Rockstar Finance, the leader in selecting and sharing the best personal finance content. To get the top money posts delivered straight to your inbox every weekday, subscribe to the … [Read More...] about Here are My Top Five Money Reads and Why I Loved Them
How to Overcome a Gambling Addiction – A True Story
What you're about to read is a true story of how to overcome a gambling addiction. Drew runs the blog FI Introvert. As the name suggests, he is a self-described introvert. The goal of his blog is "to help 1,000 … [Read More...] about How to Overcome a Gambling Addiction – A True Story