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Early Mortgage Payoff: Should You, Or Shouldn’t You?
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Personal Capital
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Thursday, July 11, 2019 5:24 PM EDT
If you don’t have enough money to do both, is it smarter to pay off your mortgage early or invest your money in the financial markets?
Is Maximum Optionality The Most Important Gift You Can Give Yourself?
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Roger Nusbaum
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019 2:00 AM EDT
The building block of understanding for sustainability of however much you end up with is that a 4% withdrawal rate has never failed.
The Cribsheet Edition
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Felix Salmon
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Sunday, July 7, 2019 11:30 PM EDT
Emily Oster joins Slate Money to talk about the economics of parenting.
Learned Lately: Deadlifting And Bitcoin
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Roger Nusbaum
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Thursday, July 4, 2019 6:48 PM EDT
To the extent we confront various asymmetric opportunities in our lives, it helps to know which ones actually involve risk and which ones don't.
In this article: GBTC
Everything You Are Being Told About Saving & Investing Is Wrong – Part 2
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Lance Roberts
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Sunday, June 30, 2019 7:04 PM EDT
There is a disconnect between the cost of living today and 30-years into the future, as well as the amount of money needed to be financially independent for the entire lifespan after retirement.
Don’t Leave Money On The Table!
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Sterling Raskie
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Sunday, June 30, 2019 3:37 PM EDT
If you’re employer offers a match on your contributions, take full advantage of it. Don’t leave money on the table! This is literally free money
74% Of US Housing Market Unaffordable For Average American
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Tyler Durden
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Sunday, June 30, 2019 1:33 PM EDT
ATTOM Data Solutions published its 2Q19 US Home Affordability Report, which reveals median home prices last quarter weren't affordable for the average American in 74% (353 of 480 counties) of the counties analyzed.
Is A Roth IRA Right For You?
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Online Trading Academy
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Sunday, June 30, 2019 3:19 AM EDT
Many Americans’ Golden Years are not quite golden. The average American between 55 and 64 have accrued retirement savings that would translate into only a $310 monthly payment if your money were invested in a lifetime annuity.
All The Ways You Can Mess Up Your 401(k)
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Mitch Tuchman
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Saturday, June 29, 2019 9:30 PM EDT
401(k)s have been a boon to millions of Americans with access to them. The bad news is that otherwise diligent savers still manage leave money on the table with a 401(k), often without realizing it. Here are 7 commonly made mistakes.
Solving Life's Problems
Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Saturday, June 22, 2019 2:30 AM EDT
Fortunately, you already know what to do.
Everything You Are Being Told About Saving & Investing Is Wrong – Part I
Article By:
Lance Roberts
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Monday, June 17, 2019 2:12 PM EDT
I am all for any piece of advice which suggest individuals should save more. Saving money is a huge problem for the bulk of Americans and most are doing it wrong.
Are Trump’s Growth-Centered Tax Reforms Causing Short-Term Pain?
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Maithya Kitonyi
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Monday, June 17, 2019 8:26 AM EDT
The IRS received more than $91 billion lower in corporate taxes for the Federal year 2018 compared to the previous year. On the other hand, personal income taxes edged higher by more than $93 billion.
Ask Our Advisors: What’s The Best Money Lesson You Learned From Your Dad?
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Personal Capital
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Sunday, June 16, 2019 7:28 AM EDT
Happy Father’s Day! "What is the best money lesson your dad ever taught you?" We asked our advisors and here are their answers...
Are You Prepared For Retirement?
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Greg Group
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Friday, June 14, 2019 1:30 AM EDT
According to a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by LendEDU, retirement is one of the top priorities for Americans… But more than a third don’t think they’ll achieve it.
Saving For College
Article By:
Sterling Raskie
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Monday, June 10, 2019 3:00 AM EDT
Whether or not your goal is to fully fund your child’s college education or to help as best you can, there are some options to consider saving as much as you can to reach or education savings goal.