What Dream ETF Do I Wish Existed? Here Are My Thoughts
If you are someone who wants to really just put money into an investment account and just “chill,” there are a number of really solid ETFs like SPY, QQQ, VOO, and others that have…
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At 59 1/2, Can I Retire with $900,000 in My 401k and $400,000 Cash?
Something we all hope to do is get to a point in our lives where we not only want to retire, but also feel financially secure. While this number is going to be different…
My Dad Wants To Live Off Dividends From Only $250,000
For many retirees, there is a pretty big question about how to handle living off a finite amount of money. Whether it’s because they weren’t able to save or had to use savings for…
Should I Claim Social Security at 70 or Start at FRA Based on Predictions for 2034?
One of the biggest decisions anyone moving into retirement has to make is when to start claiming Social Security. What seems like an easy decision can actually be far more complicated, especially if you…
I Hit My First $1,000 in Annual Dividends – Here’s How I Did It
Dividends have gained immense popularity lately. It could be due to the interest rate cuts this month, sending investors back to equities looking for a higher yield, or it could be due to the…
What Are The Key Factors For When Should I Claim Social Security?
What’s the right age to claim Social Security? A Reddit user who has been considering this issue said recently that when you make this decision, you are playing in Las Vegas” against the government. …
Should I start collecting Social Security at 62 to let my IRA investments grow?
According to research from the Senior Citizens League, 2/3 of seniors rely on Social Security for over half of the income that they receive. Since Social Security benefits are such an important income source…
Are Credit Card Rewards Really Worth It? My Thoughts on SUBs and Cash Back
How much work is it worth putting into earning credit card rewards? A Reddit poster asked this question recently. The Redditor was doing something called “SUB-churning” or opening up new credit cards to try…
What Happens to My House If I Die Without a Will and My Wife Is Not on the Mortgage?
Just because two people are married and share a home does not automatically mean they’re both the legal owners of that home. In a situation where only one spouse is on the deed…
The ETFs I’ll Use To Turn $130,000 into $100,000 a Year in Dividend Income
With a world of new investors coming into their own and starting to take control of their own finances, there is a giant shift toward dividends as a method of earning passive income. To…
Is Selling My $1.1 Million Rental Properties for Dividend Stocks Insane?
Many people dream of building a large investment portfolio that generates passive income. That portfolio can consist of different types of assets, from stocks to bonds to real estate. That said, some people…
How Many ETFs Should I Hold for the Right Level of Diversification?
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) have quickly emerged over the past few decades as the investment asset class of choice for investors who prefer ETF real time pricing, lower expenses, and wide menu of choices…
I’m A 54y Boomer Facing a Possible Layoff And Don’t Know What To Do Financially
One of the absolute most difficult things to navigate in anyone’s life is how to handle a layoff. It’s an emotional train wreck wrapped in fear, nerves, anxiety, and a sudden questioning of yourself…
How I Plan to Buy a $1.5 Million House with My Dividend Portfolio
Given how hot dividend earnings are right now, it’s not at all unreasonable to suspect that people are looking at how they can maximize their passive income. Whether it’s using this money for retirement…
Why is Cola projected at 2.7% when my bills are skyrocketing – Understanding inflation’s real impact
Inflation has continued to chip away at our purchasing power despite the modest raises we may have gotten from our employers or the inflation-adjusted boost to various benefits. Indeed, inflation seems more or less…