Treasury Bonds Can Appreciate In Value Too – Don’t Ignore Them
During a bull market, most investors get excited about chasing risk. Despite sky-high valuations, there’s...
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Not Regularly Checking Your Net Worth Has Some Great Benefits
I haven’t checked my net worth for four months until recently. That wasn’t on purpose,...
20-Year Treasury Bonds At 5% Looks Attractive For Retirees
I recently had a zero-coupon Treasury Bill redeem in the amount of $102,000. This money...
Daddy Day Camp: Worth Trying At Least Once As A FIRE Parent
If you decide to forsake making maximum money to become a FIRE parent or stay-at-home...
How To Eliminate That Intense Financial FOMO You’re Feeling
Back in 2012, I thought I had finally conquered financial FOMO after walking away from...
Stop Investing In Value Stocks Over Growth If You Want To FIRE
Since writing about FIRE in 2009, I’ve favored investing in growth stocks over value stocks....
Earning Passive Income Requires Optimization And Sacrifice
After a week of reviewing the tax-free exclusion rule for selling a rental property, I...
A Week In Brooklyn On A $167,000 Salary
Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any...
#629: Nick Maggiulli: The Wealth Ladder Has Six Rungs (and Most People Never Climb Past Four)
Here’s the thing about personal finance advice: what works when you have $10,000 won’t work...
What It Takes to Feel Wealthy Today Is Less Than Before
How much money do you need to feel financially comfortable or wealthy? The answer depends...