How to Use a Sinking Fund
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If you’ve ever read my book or blog, you know I’m a huge proponent of keeping an emergency fund. Things go wrong and it’s critical
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Last week I wrote about the power of compound interest. I’m following it up this week with a short post of five facts about compound
Base Hits In Investing
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The World Series just wrapped up last week, another season in the books. To use a baseball analogy, you don’t need to hit a bunch
You Have a Lot of Time To Compound, But Less Than You Think
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You’ve probably heard the same old story before with money. Start early, the earlier you start the better, time is your greatest advantage to create
Saving All Your Money In a Savings Account: Seems Safe But It’s A Slow Death
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We crave safety and want the guarantees. Saving money in a savings account feels like one of those guarantees. But there are few guarantees in
For the Investor: You Need to Have a Base
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As an investor, you need to have a base. I know, sounds boring and not fun. Kind of like watching paint dry or watching grass
What Most People Really Want: Financial Independence, Not Retirement
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“Saving for retirement” is a phrase thrown out a lot. At work, in the media, with friends, etc. I think what we really want is
Investor Psychology: Your House Is An Investment and Here’s Why
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It’s popular for money influencers to make the claim that your house isn’t an investment. Sounds good on the surface, but is it true? The
Owning Investment Real Estate Isn’t All Fun and Games and Passive Income
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Owning real estate isn’t all fun and games and passive income. Some months it is, but there are many months where the expenses keep on
Reverse Budgeting Explained in Under 650 Words
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We’re all familiar with a budget and living within our means. It’s personal finance 101. Instead of the traditional budget, I do something called reverse
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