Recently, while browsing the interwebs and being productive *sarcasm* I stumbled upon the following meme above. Have you ever imagined what life would be like if you lived in a different era? There’s a certain innocence of previous generations that seems lost to us now. For example, the top song in the 1950’s was “That’s …
Have you ever wondered why retired people move to Florida? It’s not just for the warmer weather. Florida is one of the few states with no income tax – an attractive draw for people looking to reduce their cost of living. So, why don’t more of us follow suit? Don’t worry, I’m not telling you …
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With all the talk of inverted yield curves and a recession coming in the future, you may be searching for a way to protect your investments from a stock market collapse. The All Weather Portfolio, created by Ray Dalio, is supposed to be able to weather any economic season, while providing steady returns over time. …
Oh how I love saving money. And, I especially love saving lots of money. Finding ways to save a couple hundred dollars here and there can be pretty rewarding. But what about saving $92,000!? That’s crazy talk. How can that even be possible? Buying Our Home A little background info. Janene and I bought our …
How much does it cost to move out of state? This past month, Janene and I moved back to our home in Bellingham, Washington after spending a little over a year in Portland, Oregon. We were able to cut the costs down from $7,000 to $450. Here’s the story… This past year has seen a …
What sounds better to you: Becoming a millionaire before age 60 and never having to work again, or perpetual debt and working for the rest of your life? If you’re a sane, rational person, the first option is obviously the better choice. But are you actually a sane, rational person? Not if you have a …
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Everybody loves money. And it doesn’t get much better than easy money. Money that’s given to you, for doing what you do every day anyways. This past month, I just made the easiest $500 I’ve ever made in my life. How you may ask? Credit card sign up bonuses. Easy Money From Credit Card Churning …
Recently, I was listening to a Financial Freedom podcast on tax optimization where Grant Sabatier interviews Justin from rootofgood.com. After listening, I was inspired to take a look at my own tax situation, and I realized I was making a huge financial mistake. What I’m about to share could save you $10,000 or more per …
Somehow, I was smart enough to marry a man who understood money better than I did. He knew that investing early was the way to financial freedom. I, on the other hand, couldn’t get my mind around saving for retirement when I was in my early twenties. I wanted to live a little. We had …