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I fell like there is more to it than just this. I have watched lots of videos on people claming that if you invest $1m dollar into index funds and only take out 4% every year then you will never run out of money. Is t...
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I'm currently 19 in the United States Air Force and feel pretty lucky to have read number of books from the Rich Dad team at this age. I've been an avid learner for about 3 years now but feel I'm ready to get started ...
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Alright so to start I want to give you some background. I have worked as a bartender for the last 8 years of my life. Paying off all debt and saving money. Recently became a real estate agent. Closed a deal in the fir...
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What would you do if you were 19 again? How would you invest?Where would you start?
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Hello all,First of all thanks for taking the time for reading this. My name is Chris and I'm 26 years old, currently living in the NW suburbs of Chicago, IL. I recently got engaged, so I'm at that point in my life whe...
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Ive been hearing a lot lately, and this seems to come in cycles that people in expensive areas feel they can not save and invest. I categorically deny that. Ive lived pretty much my entire adult life in Boston and W...
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My question today is the life insurance premium we are contractually obligated to carry tax deductible. Long story short, as part of a land contract we have to carry life insurance equal to or greater then the amount ...
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How would I be able to save paychecks when we need grocies, something I buy on the weekly, and buy things I want but dont need? Like candy, junk food, etc. I dont have full control on where my money goes when it comes...
Above are actual numbers that I tracked on Personal Capital and graphed using http://sankeymatic.com/build/.I just hit a 50% savings rate of my after tax income! A high savings rate is stressed in Scott Trench's book...
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I know all you youngsters think you won't get older but it happens. So what you say.For those of you that are socking money away in tax deferred accounts planning on taking it out in old age. If you have a lot and you...