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Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor. May 2026 Dividend Income Update Hi DIY Investors! Welcome to a new month and our new tally: our May 2026 Dividend Income Update. For established readers and some new readers that recently joined my free newsletter (thanks folks!), this is our monthly update to share how we are progressing with our hybrid portfolio now in… Early retiree thanks to DIY investing in stocks and ETFs. The article May […]

eBay is a global online marketplace where you can sell almost anything as long as there is demand for it, and this makes it one of the easiest platforms to start a small online selling journey without needing a physical shop or large upfront investment. You can begin with items already available at home, thrift […]

A few years ago I started a series on a retirement book I enjoyed. The book is Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy and, as you might imagine from the subtitle, it discusses the nine things that work against retirement to try and throw it off track (and “steal your joy.”) In that series I posted to articles: Win the Retirement Game, Introduction which introduced the book, […]

I’ve been writing online since 2015. I never had a huge viral moment. No post that broke the internet. No overnight explosion. I still built a large audience. I’m telling you this because most people carry the wrong model in their head. They think an audience gets built in one big moment. One viral video. One post that takes off. One lucky break that changes everything. So they wait for it. They publish something, watch […]

I was interested to see that Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill was approved last week by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Weekend Reading – featuring the week’s best money and investing articles from around the web – can be read by any logged-in Monevator member. Alternatively please subscribe to our free email newsletter to get future editions direct to your […]

If you’re looking for a family-friendly beach holiday in Vietnam, Da Nang should be high on your list. Between the stunning beaches, world-class resorts, and easy access to attractions like Ba Na Hills and Hoi An, it offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Here’s a recap of our 6-day family vacation to Da Nang from 13–18 June 2026, where we stayed at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa. Why We Chose […]

My Sweet Retirement OCBC Share Price Hits New High OCBC share price surged to a new all-time high of S$25.08 on Thursday 18th June 2026, marking a significant milestone for one of Singapore’s most established financial institutions. As an investor, OCBC currently makes up … OCBC Share Price Hits New High My Sweet Retirement

3 of the Best Cash Back and Discount Apps/Sites for Aussies. How to Maximise the Discounts and Cash Back with These Apps and Sites! The post 3 of the Best Cash Back and Discount Apps/Sites for Aussies appeared first on The Thrifty Issue.

On my personal quest to see history and travel as much as I can, I can’t help but be drawn to historic places. Having visited South Louisiana more than 5 times, here’s a list of plantations you can visit so you can immerse yourself in the history (the good and the bad) of the area. It is nice to imagine being a Southern Belle, but also realizing that the wealth of a few was built on the backs of many.  Most of these plantations are within the River Parishes except for Houmas House. The River Parishes are located around 40 minutes from the French Quarter and the New Orleans airport (more if there’s traffic).  Looking for more Louisiana Travel? Click on the links below: One Day in Lafayette Louisiana (A History Tour) Things to Do in New Orleans with Toddlers or Babies How to Spend a Weekend in New Orleans (Itinerary) Complete Guide to New Orleans City Park Things to do in Kenner LA: Rivertown Plantations near New Orleans or Baton Rouge LA Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana Oak Alley Plantation: The Best Plantation in Louisiana  Address: 3645 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090 Entrance Fee: $30++ per person The most visited plantation in South Louisiana, Oak Alley Plantation, is known for its Alley of Oaks, which frames the big house in such a photographic way. If you imagine what plantation houses may be, it’s easy to think of Oak Alley. If you’re a millennial like me, you would remember this house was used as a filming spot for the movie “Interview with the Vampire” starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, not the TV series.  Ever since I saw that movie, I knew I had to visit the plantation, and I finally had my chance. Even better, I got to stay in one of the historic cabins and got the iconic shot of Oak Alley without the crowds of people. And yes, anyone who can pay can stay in the historic or newly renovated cottages located on Oak Alley’s premises. It acts like a hotel where you can just pick the cottage you want, pay, and book. Since the restaurant is closed in the evening, you’ll get room service left on your cabin’s refrigerator (which you’ll get to pick before you check in).   Undoubtedly, this plantation is the most expensive out of the ones I’ve mentioned below, but if you only have the money to visit one plantation outside of the New Orleans area, make it Oak Alley.   Felicity Plantation: A Woman-Owned Plantation Address: 3535 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090  Entrance Fee: $24 per person Focuses

An index fund tracks a market index like the S&P 500 and charges minimal fees. The majority of actively managed funds, where a professional picks stocks, underperform their benchmark over a 10-year period after fees. You don’t need to pick winners. Own the whole market cheaply and stay in it. Source

Every taxpayer chooses each year between the standard deduction, a fixed IRS amount, and itemizing actual expenses like mortgage interest, state taxes, and charitable contributions. Itemize only if your deductible expenses exceed the standard deduction. Most people take the standard amount, but homeowners with big mortgage interest often come out ahead itemizing, so run both calculations. Source

Hiding debt, secret accounts, or concealed spending from your partner erodes trust in ways that outlast the financial damage. Practice full transparency: shared access to accounts, honest conversations about debt, and no hidden purchases. If you’re concealing something now, the discomfort of disclosure is always smaller than the cost of discovery. Source

Groupon is exclusively offering bonus promo codes that can be used with new annual “Gold Star” Costco memberships (which currently cost $65) or on “Executive” memberships (currently costs $130). The bonus promo codes are either $50 (for Gold Star) or $100 (for Executive) for use on a qualifying purchase (more info. below). This is a nice offer that should more than make up for the most recent Costco membership price increase. Full details and link below. These offers are available to those who have not yet had Costco membership or their membership expired 18+ months ago (not member renewals or The post New Costco Membership Deal: Up to $100 Off at Costco.com appeared first on 20somethingfinance.com.