NOTE: Sept 2017 Update: The offer from NetSpend has now been rescinded. I’m keeping this Nov 2015 post in my archives since I actually took advantage of the offer and […]
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Tag: retirement savings
Rain – Fill Your Reservoir
There’s nothing more soothing than the sound of a gentle rain, and there’s no more soothing place to hear it than from a pillow, on a bed, in a cabin, […]
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So You Want To Be A Millionaire
A Million Dollars. A Millionaire!! Once the dream of the lofty 1%, it’s now a figure everyone should realistically target as a minimum prior to retirement. Today’s article will focus […]
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When Can I Retire? (Part 4 – Putting It All Together)
Today is an exciting milestone in the “When Can I Retire” series – Part 4, “Putting It All Together”. Today, we’ll focus on putting your Spending & Income Plans together, […]
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What Me, Worry?
The Dow is down 348 points, or 1.9%, as I write this. This is what the last 5 days looks like on my TDAmeritrade “Think Or Swim” chart: Ugly, right? […]
Read more#10 Why Does Personal Finance Matter?
Have you ever….. ……gone on vacation? …….leased or bought a car? …….rented an apartment? Bought a house? …….had a savings account? ……had a credit card bill (you couldn’t pay?) ……had […]
Read more#2 College, For Life (Paying for college)
Home alone tonight, my wonderful wife is in Gatlinburg for a “girl’s weekend” with a great friend. So, bachelor weekend, just me and the four dogs. Kind of nice, relaxing, […]
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