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
Money Advice: How to Know Who & What to Listen To
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Do a search for “money advice”, “what should I do with my money”, or “how to invest” and literally billions of results will pop up.
How Much Should You Pay for Convenience?
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In certain situations, I’m willing to pay for convenience. It wasn’t always like this though. I used to be the type of person that would
Should You Rush Financial Independence? 5 Factors
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There are many people, especially in the FIRE community, in a rush to achieve financial independence. Speaking for myself, I’ve acted with urgency to reach
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
Money Noise: 6 Reasons to Tune It Out
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Money noise is everywhere around us. On TV, online, advertisements, billboards, pop-ups, etc. Money noise is something that needs to be ignored and tuned out.
It’s Not Just About the Money: It’s What You Become in the Process
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Money is important. It can buy you food, shelter, security, convenience, etc. There’s no downplaying that it’s important. But life is not just about the
Creative Personal Finance: 5 Ways to Think Differently
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I was reading an article about how difficult it is to make it financially in this economic climate. This includes buying a home, saving for
The Art of Spending and Why You Should Spend More on Certain Things
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Most of the focus in personal finance is how to save, invest, automate, make more money, etc. Once those things are learned, there’s a really
Best Personal Finance Podcasts
September 11, 2023
A friend of mine asked me the other day about the best personal finance podcasts I listen to. I have a list of podcasts I
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