Navigating the Upcoming Interest Rate Cuts: Same as It Ever Was
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The Fed met a couple weeks ago and indicated interest rate cuts were on the horizon. There was lots of media coverage for this as
A Little Fear in Investing Isn’t a Bad Thing
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I consider myself a generally optimistic person. That includes my personal finances, investments, and overall money outlook. Despite my overall optimism, I’ve learned that a
Financial Scams: 8 Things Everyone Must Watch Out For
June 17, 2024
Financial scams used to mean a weird email telling you that you’re a descendent of a prince in a far away country. All you had
Holes in the Boat That Are Draining Your Bank Account
February 19, 2024
There’s a personal finance analogy about holes in the boat draining your bank account. The more holes you have, the more likely your boat is
Should You Buy a New (or Slightly Used) Car? Six Factors
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Should I buy a new (or used) car or keep my old one? This is a question that comes up a lot in personal finance
A Different Spin on an Emergency Fund: Massive Prevention
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Almost all personal finance and money experts recommend having an emergency fund. The standard advice is three to six months, and up to a year
How I Have a Near Perfect Credit Score: And How You Can Too
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Most of my posts are about financial principles that have worked for hundreds of years, and will likely work for hundreds more. Today I’m focusing
Reverse Compounding: Avoid It!
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Today I’m writing about something that is plaguing the everyday person: reverse compounding. It’s something I used to take part in because I had credit
My Personal Debt Philosophy: 5 Principles
August 21, 2023
I write a lot about debt. It’s an important topic that affects millions of people every year. This post is about my personal debt philosophy
Should I Buy an Electric Vehicle (EV)? 8 Considerations
July 3, 2023
Should I buy an electric vehicle (EV)? With the increased number of electric vehicles on the road, this is a question that is coming up
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