There are lots of investment options inside and out of retirement plans. Today, I want to help you get the most out of target-date and lifestyle funds. There is a lot of confusion about how these funds work. They have become the leading qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) in most retirement … Continue Reading about How To Get The Most Out Of Target-Date And Lifestyle Funds
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How to Invest Your 401(k) Money
Are you confident you know how to invest your 401(k) money? A lot of people I talk to and meet are not. Most companies provide scant little … Continue Reading about How to Invest Your 401(k) Money
Want to Have a Healthy Marriage? Talk about Money
Money and politics are subjects we're not supposed to talk about, right? But if you want to have a healthy marriage, you have to talk about … Continue Reading about Want to Have a Healthy Marriage? Talk about Money
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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?
Here Is How To Build An Evidence-Based Portfolio
In this third and final part of our series, I want to show you how to build an evidence-based portfolio. As a refresher, in part 1, we talked about what evidence-based investing is. We said it is mostly a … Continue Reading about Here Is How To Build An Evidence-Based Portfolio
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Growing Up Abused – A Story of Tragedy and Triumph
Today's article is a story of tragedy and triumph. It's about a young woman who grew up in an abusive household. Andrea Joy is the writer and blogger over at Saving Joyfully. Saving Joyfully is a website … [Read More...] about Growing Up Abused – A Story of Tragedy and Triumph
My Top Ten List of the Most Influential Personal Finance Blogs
I read a lot of blogs every day. I wish I had time to read more. Here is my list of what I feel are the most influential personal finance blogs. What makes them influential? It's the quality of the content. … [Read More...] about My Top Ten List of the Most Influential Personal Finance Blogs
Five Tips to Get Top Dollar When Decluttering
Today’s post offers five tips to get top dollar when decluttering. The author of this post is my wife, Cathy. So far this year, she’s made over $3,000 by decluttering (getting rid of) stuff in the house we … [Read More...] about Five Tips to Get Top Dollar When Decluttering
Overcoming Addiction – A Recovering Addict’s Perspective
Today's post, Overcoming Addiction - A Recovering Addict's Perspective, is a unique post. It's a joint post written on two different blogs. Let me explain. My wife, Cathy and I, told our story on this blog … [Read More...] about Overcoming Addiction – A Recovering Addict’s Perspective
How Smartphones Could Be Damaging Your Mind
Smartphones could be damaging your mind. That's a crazy claim, isn't it? I've been thinking a lot about this lately. I'm sure you've noticed how intensely focused we all are on our Smartphones. If it dings, … [Read More...] about How Smartphones Could Be Damaging Your Mind
Six Investments That Can Derail Your Wealth
Whether you're a DIY investor or work with an advisor, here's my list of six investments that can derail your wealth. Why am I putting out this list? I want to help you avoid mistakes while investing your … [Read More...] about Six Investments That Can Derail Your Wealth
Gain Financial Freedom: Know Your Why
No matter the definition, everyone wants to gain financial freedom or financial independence. I like financial freedom better. It describes what financial independence offers - freedom. It's the freedom to … [Read More...] about Gain Financial Freedom: Know Your Why