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Posted on June 3, 2019June 5, 2019

To Achieve Freedom, You Must Start Small

When starting on our journey towards financial responsibility, we may yet still be overwhelmed by Continue reading “To Achieve Freedom, You Must Start Small”

Posted on May 22, 2019June 5, 2019

What Is Your Crossover Point?

And what is a Crossover Point?
In the world of people of  personal finance, the Crossover Point is Continue reading “What Is Your Crossover Point?”

Posted on May 20, 2019May 14, 2019

It Will Fluctuate

Volatility, thy name is “Stock Market.” Trade War got your portfolio down, Continue reading “It Will Fluctuate”

Posted on May 13, 2019May 14, 2019

Join the FIRO Movement! (?)

We’ve all heard of FIRE, but what is FIRO? FIRE, of course means, Financial Independence, Retire Early. Recently it has captured the imagination of a number of people, with adherents and detractors Continue reading “Join the FIRO Movement! (?)”

Posted on May 6, 2019June 5, 2019

I’m Retired But My Money Isn’t

Now that I am retired, I realize that my money needs to keep working Continue reading “I’m Retired But My Money Isn’t”

Posted on April 8, 2019June 5, 2019

Should Retirees Continue To Invest?

Once a person retired, should they continue to invest additional funds? I don’t mean Continue reading “Should Retirees Continue To Invest?”

Posted on March 25, 2019March 5, 2019

Don’t Only Save in Tax Deferred Accounts

Tax savings are great, but… Continue reading “Don’t Only Save in Tax Deferred Accounts”

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Dividends Are Not Always a Good Thing. Sometimes They Are Risky.

Everyone loves dividends, right? Get money by just owning a stock. Seems just peachy. But there are pitfalls to be aware of…. Continue reading “Dividends Are Not Always a Good Thing. Sometimes They Are Risky.”

Posted on March 11, 2019March 18, 2019

Frugality Is A Many-Splendored Thing

Sort of Like Love? Maybe… Continue reading “Frugality Is A Many-Splendored Thing”

Posted on March 4, 2019February 18, 2019

Insanely Small Savings

Saving Money… what’s the deal?
When we want to curtail our spending and have some money saved, what do we do? We Continue reading “Insanely Small Savings”

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