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Get excited about the idea of living a life where work is optional. Imagine the activities you'll do, the people you'll spend more time with, and the dreams you'll fulfill.…
You're young, ambitious, and want to invest. Think picking stocks is the way to go? I wholeheartedly disagree. Here are my arguments for why stock analysis is a total waste…
Many investors don't even have "alternative" investments on their radars. It's time to take a second look at how these options can diversify your portfolio.
With the economy and markets getting more volatile and a lot of investors growing skittish, I’m starting to hear more talk about the importance of diversifying investments in order to…
Tired of toiling away at a mediocre job, wondering when you'll have enough time to enjoy your earnings? Are you actually making a living—or "making a dying"? Choose to live.…
Think it’s a pipe dream, putting half of your after-tax income toward investments? Then you’re not thinking hard enough. These tips will get you there.
Increasing the gap between your income and expenses—and saving and investing the difference—is the best way to improve your financial position. But you can only cut expenses so far before…
Food expenses vary based on the amount of people one is supporting in their household. But for the average, single American, let's assume it costs $6,000 per year, or $500…
When you're married, you need your spouse's approval to invest in real estate. But what if that approval is not forthcoming? Try this plan to bring them around.
The concept is easy to understand but remains elusive to most. It moves our everyday lives—at home, at work, and through personal interactions and business transactions. More often than not,…
In the world of travel rewards, there’s one trick that skyrockets your rewards: It’s knowing the incredible value of your everyday, monthly spending. You do not have to travel more…
What's YOUR investment of choice? With the recent volatility of the stock market, maybe it's time to check out real estate. Here are several solid reasons why.
While net worth is an everyday term, I actually recommend you instead calculate your investable net worth as a far more useful and realistic measurement of your wealth. Here’s what…
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