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For anybody considering hiring an advisor, it’s important to know exactly what you want. That is, it’s best if you go shopping for an advisor who meets requirements that you have selected, rather than letting somebody come to you to sell you their services. One way in which advisors can be categorized is by what services they provide. At a very high level, the options would be: Advice-only (i.e., they provide advice but do not […]
In January 2015, I don’t think I got a single good night of sleep. My grandmother had been in the hospital while I was away on a New Year’s vacation with my girlfriend at the time. My family back home hadn’t told me how serious the situation was. After my grandmother passed away, my mind kept going back to the same question: What if I hadn’t gone on that vacation? The relationship wasn’t in a […]
In June 2023, I did a thorough case study and analyzed whether we had enough to live off dividends. That analysis was based on our 2022 dividend income of $42,305.81 and I converted USD to … Read more
🎙️ Episode #507 – Real estate isn’t passive at first, but it can become passive enough. Here’s how I got 96 rentals down to 2… The post How I Manage 96 Rental Units in 2 Hours a Week appeared first on Coach Carson.
September 28, 2026 – Welcome to a new installment in the Safe Withdrawal Rate Series. You can find the series landing page here. Today’s topic is the new portfolio allocation recommended by Bill Bengen, the inventor of the traditional 4% Rule. He’s making the rounds recommending an innovative portfolio allocation philosophy (his words, not mine) that will ostensibly raise your withdrawal rate to between 4.7% and 5.5%, depending on how flexible you are. And potentially 7% […]
In this week’s stock market outlook, Joel Wenger examines the current market trend, price performance, and headline risks.
“We just got back from an 81-day vacation.” When people hear this, they pretty much always leap to the same two conclusions: The first is that it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us, and the second is that we must have spent a huge amount of our savings to make it happen. But those totally understandable assumptions are actually the exact opposite of the truth. In fact, we take at least one of these types […]
9 Things I Did to Pay Down Debt If you have been following along, I started with almost $60,000 worth of debt, month 1 I cleared over $10,000 and month 2 I failed a little, now we are at month 3. $9,032.54 is so close to $10,000. I wish I had paid closer attention to […] The post How I Paid Off $9,032.54 Debt This Month appeared first on The Thrifty Issue.
We’ll check in on the Canadian Essentials Portfolio. It’s a very simple but concentrated 10-stock Canadian Blue Chip portfolio. It’s about as blue as you can get. The portfolio concept was courtesy of political science professor Mike Henderson who singled out the companies for the essential roles they play in the Canadian economy. He identified the companies in the year 2000 and it formed the core of the retirement investments for he and his wife. […]
September is winding down, which means it’s time to get your October budget ready. What do you need to make sure your budget is ready for the month? The post EIGHT OCTOBER BUDGET MUST-HAVES appeared first on a life on a dime.
Worrying about your retirement plan accomplishes nothing. Take action by reading this week’s terrific links. Can the new Trump Accounts help save social security? Wealth Found Me 30% of retirees are reluctant to spend their savings. USA Today Make structured procrastination part of your retirement plan. A Year Of Mental Health Why are so many Baby Boomers unprepared for retirement? Investopedia Don’t gamble w…The post I Don’t Like Mondays…..When Is My Retirement? appeared first on A Teachable Moment.
Fun Halloween candy dice games for kids and preteens. Get all the supplies you need from Dollar Tree. I love Halloween, and I love getting kids excited about it, too! That’s why I created these Halloween dice candy games for kids. You can get all the supplies you need from Dollar Tree (or you might already own them), and do a few as a lead-up to Halloween. Then do a few after Halloween, using all […]
I’m late posting this – so sorry. I am working full time and I’ve little time to devote to myself. It’s funny just what a power money has over people isn’t it? You’ll do exactly what is asked of you – often without being explicitly told, it’s the invisible power you are incapable of ignoring… At least that’s one way of looking at it and the whole point of FIRE is to grab enough of […]