Understandably, many people wake up every morning and check their credit cards and checking/savings accounts when they grab their phones and turn off their alarm. Whether to look for fraud or ensure the money…
If you have any concerns about whether or not your investments are heading in the right direction, rest assured that you are not alone. Investing isn’t easy, and investing to make yourself a ton…
One of the most important decisions anyone can make is how to handle retirement income before and after you call it quits. Arguably, the biggest consideration is handling 401(k) accounts alongside Social Security, RMDs,…
While the love of family goes both ways, as parents will do anything to ensure their children are not hurt, the reverse is equally true. There is no question that any child watching their…
If you finally reach a point in your financial life where you have the flexibility to spend without worry, it’s an incredibly freeing feeling. At least, I can imagine it is. Assuming you are…
As soon as most people hear that they may be on the cusp of being cut at their job, there is no question that a panic cycle sets in. I can say this confidently…
One of the toughest realities most people face is being in a different financial position than those around them. In many ways, it’s hard to hide if you are doing better than others, and…
At some point in life, everyone has a moment when they realize they have made a terrible financial mistake. Whether it’s buying a car, a home, or a disappointing vacation, there can and will…
Some of the best news anyone can tell themselves and others is that they are ready to retire. There might not be anything better than knowing that your time playing corporate politics and doing…
required minimum As soon as you receive an inheritance, it gives you all the hope in the world that you are in a better financial situation than you were previously. However, it also comes…
Investing in the stock market is one of the hardest financial decisions anyone can make. It can very much feel like you are gambling with your money, and while the stock market has continuously…
If there is one positive outcome of the pandemic, it has been the rise of remote work. For millions of workers around the US and the world, the opportunity to work from home has…
Whenever you have a credit card in your name, it instantly starts an internal conversation with yourself about how much and how frequently you can pay things off. Plenty of credible arguments favor paying…
There is likely to be a sense of guilt whenever the time comes to say goodbye to corporate life or the workforce. Even if you hate your job, it provides a sense of purpose…
thinkOne of the best situations anyone can find themselves in is when their job is going better than expected. The hope is that you hit six figures early on, and the sky’s the limit…
Whenever you jump into a conversation on Reddit and the subject of a financial advisor comes up, look out, as it can get the emotions going. For many people on this social platform, the…
If you live in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) world, the 4% rule is one of the crown jewels of this movement. Known as the “Safe Withdrawal Rate,” it hopefully allows you to…
One of the most important things anyone can do pre-retirement is to start thinking through what needs to happen every year to stop working and still be comfortable. While you might think any questions…
One of the things that happens to most people in the FIRE community (financial independence, early retirement) is that once they get a taste of the rare air they are in, they want more,…
When deciding which type of credit card you should use today, there is a good chance you’ll hear a cash back card as everyone’s favorite choice. Travel card lovers are out there in force,…
