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Finance
Survived Basic Economy And Then Won The Lottery
For my latest trip to Oahu, this time to surprise my father and take him out for his 80th birthday,…
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The 2026 401(k) Contribution Limits Feel Like Big Money Now
The maximum employee 401(k) contribution limit for 2026 is increasing by $1,000 to $24,500 according to the IRS. For workers over…
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A 50-Year Mortgage Is Fantastic For Homeowners And Investors
Housing is one of life’s fundamental needs, right up there with food, water, and safety. For decades, though, housing affordability…
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Be an American Nerd, Not the Cool Kid, If You Want to Survive
I wasn’t always a personal finance nerd, but I gradually became one out of survival. This is my story —…
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You Might Not Be As Good An Investor As You Think
During my free financial review of my rollover IRA, I was feeling pretty good about how far it had come.…
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Please Don’t Rent Your Entire Life: Housing Security Is Vital
Housing security is something I hope everyone will one day obtain. Once you are house secure, you can more easily…
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Paying For A Home Inspection Is Worth The Cost, Don
As a buyer and seller of real estate since 2003, I’ve learned that getting a home inspection before each purchase…
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FIRE Confessional: No Big Paycheck During a Bull Market Stinks
It’s a raging bull market, and I’ll confess, I’m a little annoyed I don’t have a large paycheck anymore to…
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The 8 Scariest Financial Situations You Can Find Yourself In
I love Halloween, especially seeing how much fun the kids have. But for financially aware adults, the real chills don’t…
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How to Endure Suffering to Build Greater Wealth and Resilience
Despite finally having the permission to live it up in retirement, I still find it hard to spend money on…
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