Saving is Not the Same as Investing
The most common ways to earn interest are through investment accounts or savings accounts. So how different are they?
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Roth vs. Traditional: An Extended Take
What Are They? At the risk of sounding a little redundant: Join me for a deeper dive into the mechanics and logistics of the Roth versus traditional retirement account debate! First of all, it is important to know that the terms “Roth” and “traditional” are classifications used to describe retirement accounts. When you set up a … Read more
Planning For The Future
Working Until You Stop or Drop Not that long ago, the average life expectancy was considerably shorter than it is today. People worked until they died or became too ill to continue working (at which point they’d be cared for by a spouse and/or children), never experiencing the “golden years” of retirement that we’ve come … Read more
How to Take Full Advantage of Employer Match
Starting a new job and not quite sure what to make of their retirement plan? Read on to learn about the minimum you should consider investing.
How I Track My Money
When it comes to money management, I try to strike a balance between maximum simplicity and maximum effectiveness. I care where my money is going and how it is growing, but at the same time, I am not interested in tracking every dollar spent. Instead of budgeting my money, I use a version of this … Read more