Why Paying Off Your Mortgage is So Darn Tempting
My wife and I have owned our home for less than 3 months, and I am already tempted to start paying extra money towards our mortgage. Not only that, but we have paid exactly TWO payments. That’s 2 out of 360 total payments, or 1/180th. About half of a percentile....
Take Control Of Your Retirement This Year
With a new year, many of us have our sights set on bettering our lives. For some, this includes losing weight and eating healthy while for others, it’s all about getting our finances in order. For those looking to take control of your finances, there are a few simple...
Retirement Moves to Make in Your 20s
I often use my friends as a small sampling for informal financial surveys. It usually happens sitting in front of a sports game, relaxing, and I try to introduce a financial topic. “That was a nice shot – Say…how’s the job going?” when I...
How to Start Saving for Retirement
One of the most difficult financial challenges that young adults face is how to start saving for retirement. In comparison to saving for retirement, managing your budget, spending less than you earn, and building up an emergency fund seem like a piece of cake....
Popular Excuses to Delay Investing that Nobody Believes
Just recently I was talking to close friends of mine who were starting to save a little extra money. Like any responsible young adult, they were starting to ask questions about what to do with it, and their thoughts were focused on investing. Actually, they told me...
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