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One thing I’ve learned from 30 years of investing and DIY money management is that there is always another way — and often the other way is more “optimized” than the current way. I put optimized in quotes because the opinion of what is better or perfect is based on history, not a crystal ball…. The post “Optimizing” the Roth IRA appeared first on Retire Before Dad.

Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! Happy belated New Years to all of you! We had a great 2025 and we’re looking forward to another great year in 2026. During December, we stayed at home the whole month to spend time with family over the holidays.  After a family-filled Thanksgiving at our house in November, we enjoyed having someone else in the family host our family gathering for Christmas. And we […]

Morgan Housel breaks down the exact framework he uses to build wealth, minimize financial stress, and buy freedom. Public Release: January 20. Members have access now.Join us. Coming Soon: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript | Youtube While most financial advice focuses on how to get rich, Morgan explains why the skills needed to stay rich are completely different. You will learn why “boring” investing beats complex strategies, how to avoid the social traps that destroy wealth, and the […]

Through the years, I have interviewed hundreds of millionaires with the goal of learning from their experiences and knowledge. I’ve published these as Millionaire Interviews, featuring my specific questions and their responses. After a few hundred interviews, I realized that there was phenomenal wisdom in several of the questions I asked, especially when the responses from different interviewees are read one after another.  I’ve decided to publish these here on ESI Money in my Millionaire […]

As the new year begins, there’s a quiet and subtle pressure to do well financially, not because abundance of money feels good to have, but because money affects our peace of mind, choices, and long-term security in ways we may never realize. Achieving financial goals is not about setting unrealistic money trends or chasing after […]

Sammie Ellard-King I’m Sammie, a money expert and business owner passionate about helping you take control of your wallet. My mission with Up the Gains is to create a safe space to help improve your finances, cut your costs and make you feel good while doing it. Share to Facebook The mansion from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is hitting the market for the first time in nearly 50 years. And if you’ve got $30 million […]

Childcare can be terrifyingly expensive prospect for parents and would-be parents. And a complex one too, with UK parents of under-fives facing a hodgepodge of overlapping schemes, rules, and exclusions. Navigate this support system correctly, and even highly-paid mums and dads can save tens of thousands of pounds a year. But play it badly – as many parents do – and you could end up working some of the lowest-paid hours of your life. In […]

Updated January 2026. Navy Federal Credit Union is the nation’s largest credit union, with a long history of serving active military members. More recently, they have expanded their field of membership to include veterans and family members of veterans. Here are some current noteworthy offers: 13-month Special Certificate at 4.00% APY. Open with as little as $50, but make additional deposits any time up to the maximum of $250,000. Valid for taxable, IRAs, ESAs. Credit […]

Stretching a dollar and making every penny count is a struggle for many families looking to maintain a balanced budget. Feeding a family of six on just $750 per month may seem impossible, but it’s achievable with careful planning and smart shopping strategies. This guide outlines the essential steps to feed your family on a budget. 1. Set Your Budget Properly Image Credit: DepositPhotos/AndreyPopov. To plan your finances effectively, you must set a budget. A […]

New quarter, new offers. A quick 2026 Q1 reminder that you can discover targeted offers for your Chase-issued credit card at Chase.com/mybonus. This includes both their in-house cards like Sapphire or Freedom Flex and their co-branded cards like United, IHG, Hyatt, Southwest, Amazon, etc. For some reason, these are often offers that they don’t tell you about otherwise by email or snail mail. You might get 5X points or 5% cash back on up to […]

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Get a $125 bonus thanks to ING with the code CNW116 simply by opening a new everyday account and following these steps until 31 March 2026 The post Get $125 for New ING Customers appeared first on The Thrifty Issue.