He’s a reader of this blog, and he was on track to retire at Age 57. Then, Cancer hit. This is his story. It’s a powerful lesson for all of […]
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Tag: emergency fund
When Money Doesn’t Matter
It’s a rare day when my mind runs dry on topics to share with you, but it’s become a frequent occurrence in the past few weeks. When “bigger” things are […]
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10 Steps To Make Sure You Have Enough Money To Retire
Do you have enough money to retire? When we’re facing the “Retirement Decision”, that’s the one question each of us must answer. None of us want to run out of […]
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Resilience In The Face Of Market Volatility
The market’s been a bit “wobbly” in the past few days, in case you haven’t noticed. We shouldn’t be surprised, and we shouldn’t worry. Today, I’ve chosen to talk about […]
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6 Steps To Avoid The Looming Bear Market
Did you know a looming Bear Market Crisis is approaching?! I just read it on the internet, so it’s got to be true! To make matters worse, I just retired […]
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It’s Time To Live Like No One Else
Love him or hate him, you can’t argue that Dave Ramsey’s quote is one of the best-known quotes in the world of personal finance. “Live like no one else, so […]
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The Ultimate Pre-Retirement Checklist
If you’re within 5 years of retirement, this “Ultimate Pre-Retirement Checklist” post is for you. In it, I lay out a complete checklist, starting 5 years out from retirement. In […]
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I’m Scared Of A Crash….Where Should I Put My Money?
The first draft of this post was written on Feb 1, 2018, 1 day before the 666 point drop in the DJIA. (I write my posts 1-2 weeks ahead) . The […]
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We Just Became 100% DEBT FREE (By Selling $170k of Muni Bonds)
I may appear, at times, to be a bit schizophrenic. Allow me to explain…. First, I was excited to become 100% Debt Free in April 2016. Then, just 18 months later, in […]
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Why We Are NOT Buying Long Term Care Insurance
Buying long term care insurance (or not) is a major decision you should evaluate as you move through your 50’s and 60’s. I’ve hinted about our decision, but I’ve never […]
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