More than half of Gen Z adults ages 18 to 29 put money they had intended to invest for retirement into sports betting over the past year, according to a recent survey.

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are likely the greatest advancement for investorkind. We can gain much-needed diversifcation and keep the fees super low. Compared to traditional actively managed mutual funds, ETFs are usually a 90% to 95% off sale. Over the decades this fee saving can amount to a life-changing event. But what if we go one step further and buy enough stocks to potentially replicate the index. Here’s how I bought stocks and left the […]

This October Military Scholarships post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. October is still part of the slow season for due dates. Take this time to figure out your scholarship application structure – it might be a filing box, a white board, or an online document. Whatever works for the student (and the… | Read More… The post October Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids appeared first on KateHorrell.

So we had a meetup last week that was so awesome! Probably one of the best ones we’ve ever run. We were outside at the Forest Lake Lakeside Memorial Park near where I live. The gazebo was packed, and so many rad people showed up. A friend of mine, Joe Saul-Sehy, who’s the host and founder of The Stacking Benjamins Podcast was there and helped lead an activity with the group that got everybody talking, […]

What good is having money if you have nobody to enjoy it with? Learn more about how to plan your retirement around things that matter by reading this week’s terrific links. Doing nothing is a strategy. Behavioural Investment Five steps to address the reality of aging. The Retirement Manifesto What is your safe withdrawal rate during retirement? Morningstar Is retirement terrible for your brain? Two/Percent How to m…The post I Don’t Like Mondays…..When Is My Retirement? appeared first on A Teachable Moment.

I want to be really intentional with our grocery budget in September. We have a lot going on financially, so I want to keep our grocery spending to a minimum this month. Planning out a menu is a great way to minimize spending because you can control the cost of the meals you choose, you can prioritize meals that use ingredients that you already have, and you don’t waste food. All of that is easier […]

Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor. Is Retirement Dead? Bold headline, yes, but I didn’t make this up – this came from a recent article I read stating Retirement Is Dead thanks to wage stagnation, inflation and sheer bad luck for some Gen Xers. I tackle that subject and feedback about the article I read in today’s post! Is Retirement Dead? First, a… Early retiree thanks to DIY investing in stocks and ETFs. The article Is […]

It may still be warm outside and Christmas might feel a long way off, but if you want to make the holidays a little easier on your budget, now is actually the perfect time to start. And I’m not talking about buying Christmas gifts in the summer or putting yourself on a strict no-spend challenge. I’m talking about taking a good look at the things to stop buying before the holidays so you can free up some […]