Month: June 2020

Financial Milestones by Age: How to Prioritize Your Money

As you go through different life stages (raise kids, buy a house, get divorced, re-marry, retire, prepare to die, etc.) your financial goals will probably change. Some of your concerns might be long term, like saving for retirement, and some could be short term, like saving for a down payment.  Whatever your goals might be, there’s a good chance your priorities can be categorized based on your current life stage. Odds are, if you’re a …

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Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding to Rent or Buy a Home

Growing up, I didn’t think too much of rent vs. buy a home debate. I always thought that buying a home was the epitome of reaching financial freedom. No more paying rent the rest of your life, no more random landlord rules, and total freedom to do whatever you want with your house. That’s what my parents did, so that must be the right financial move to make right? It turns out, it’s not that …

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Retirement Investing for Beginners: the 401(k) and IRA Explained

When I landed my first job out of college, I didn’t know much about retirement investing. I’ve heard about 401(k)s and IRAs, but to be honest they just sounded like something people in their 40s should worry about (spoiler alert: it’s actually something you need to worry about right now). I knew it was probably important, but didn’t know quite enough to know why.  According to data from Fidelity, you most likely are in the …

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10 Easiest Ways to Invest with Little Money as a Broke Person

Do you want to start investing in your future but don’t think you have enough money? Then look no further, this post will show you 10 easy ways you can start investing as a broke person even if you have little money to invest.  I think when a lot of people hear the words “investor”, they think about guys in suits on Wall Street making calls over the phone involving millions of dollars. There are …

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Stock Market Investing for Total Beginners: the Complete Guide

If you’re not too familiar with stocks, maybe the words “stock market” make you think about investors on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shouting orders under a scrolling LED screen of green and red arrows and numbers. Or maybe you’ll think of day traders who stare at stock charts all day making split second buy and sell decisions involving thousands of dollars. Regardless of where you’re coming from, in this post I …

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