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From Victori Media …
“Retirement can seem like a hazy event in the future, making it feel far less urgent than other life priorities.
However, let’s learn from others – not saving early enough for retirement is the number one financial regret of Baby Boomers in America. In contrast, I have never heard anyone say they regret saving too much for retirement, too early.”
Keep reading … SAVING FOR RETIREMENT: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE
LIGHT A FIRE UNDER YOUR RETIREMENT! 
How can I pay off my home mortgage faster? This is a hugely popular topic and typically the answer is to pay down extra principal each month. In recent years, there has been another concept being pushed which is the P.I.L.L method, Principal Isolation Leverage Liquidity. Does this method really work? Let’s dive into it! […]
This post is about a moment of shame that bedeviled me in wasting money for years. But it’s also a post about hope and how I got past that. Being Poor Made Me Waste Money – Ditch the Cave Related
From Finsavvy Panda … Today, I want to give you tips on how to save money fast on a low income or how to live well on one income. Aside from starting off with a single income of $15 per hour before taxes, we both know what it’s like to be “poor” because we grew […]
From Physician on FIRE … Dividend investing has its pros and cons. I’ve written about the cons, and the Millionaire Mob is here with a rebuttal, sharing some of the pros. Debunking the Myths of Dividend Investing – Physician on FIRE Related
From Greg at The Money Vikings … “We know that life is made up mainly of micro decisions each day and each moment. Even huge human efforts like putting a man on the moon were comprised of thousands if not millions of small decisions that led to the ultimate moment that the Apollo 11 astronauts […]
From On Our Way World … I feel like it’s a select group of people who can read this title and “get it” right away! As we all know, those seeking FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early, for the uninitiated) can be a little – ahem – intense about the journey. I have seen discussions about how […]
From Two Cup House … “’Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” – Seth Godin’ This quote pops up every once in awhile and I ponder it for a moment before moving to the day’s to-do list. I did copy his […]
From Jillian at Montana Money Adventures … “We are hardwired for lifestyle inflation. I’m no scientist but I believe it’s in our DNA. For centuries it helped us survive. It’s easy to blame marketing, comparison and peer pressure, which are factors. But it’s something more. No marketing needed. No Jones’es comparison needed. With almost no […]
From Lean FIRE ATL … Once upon a time I was living the American Dream. I had a well paying job, a respected profession, lived in a large modern home in a sought after neighborhood and purchased almost everything I wanted. I had 30 paid vacation days a year. I spent vacation time on sandy […]
From Doubling Dollars … “Investing is like farming. You have to plant (buy) when the season is right and harvest (sell) when the time comes. In between you don’t have to do that much at all, you mostly wait until your crop (investment) grows. That ‘nothing’ part seems to be where a lot of people have […]
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