The Gift of Giving
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A friend of mine recently emailed me with a suggestion about writing a post about giving. He himself is a very generous person and does
What Should You Do With a Raise?
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You just got the good news that you’re going to make more. So what should you do with that raise? Spend it? Save it? Invest?
Should You Open Up a 529 Plan? 5 Things to Consider
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Should you open up a 529 plan? This is a common question in personal finance. I don’t think there’s a black and white answer but
The Most Important Thing in Personal Finance: Time and Freedom
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Money buys a lot of things. At its most basic–food, shelter, daily living items, etc. In the luxury areas–a really nice car, large home in
Why Are You Working So Hard?
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Most people would agree that working hard is generally good. There are a lot of advantages to working hard including getting ahead, putting yourself in
Top 5 Reasons To Do It Now
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We can’t bottle up time or save it in a capsule. Our bodies change, the kids get older, and life in general changes. There are
How to Write a Book
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If you’ve always wanted to write a book but don’t know where to start, this post is for you. A lot of people think about
5 Most Common Money Arguments and What To Do About It
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Money arguments are often cited as one of the biggest marital conflicts leading to divorce. Usually ranking number one or two, depending on what study
Why Our Family Increased Our Vacation Fund
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As this summer came to a close, my wife and I decided to increase our vacation fund. We’ve thought about doing this for a couple
Intentional Lifestyle Creep: When it Makes Sense to Allow It
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I’ve written about lifestyle creep a lot. I think it’s one of the biggest inhibitors to wealth building and it’s one of the largest blind
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