When Advertised Home Square Footage Is Different From Tax Records
If you're buying a home, you should compare the home's advertised square footage with the official square footage on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and...
How Much People Want In Retirement Vs. How Much They Actually Have
I wrote about the various paradoxes of wealth based on a Charles Schwab Modern Wealth Survey. In this article, I want to highlight another wealth...
Top 10 Money-Saving Tips: Smart Strategies for a Thrifty Lifestyle
In today's fast-paced world, saving money has become an essential skill for financial well-being. Whether you're looking to build an emergency fund, pay off debt,...
When In Trouble, Remember FULL BENEFIT! A Passport Debacle
You know that panicky, sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize you're in deep trouble? You're so SOL that you don't...
It’s OK To Sell Stocks Once You’ve Made Enough To Buy What You Want
Everybody should have some investments in stocks. Although stocks provide zero utility, some stocks provide dividend income and all stocks have the potential for capital...
Reasons To Strive For Financial Independence: That FI Feeling
I first wrote this post about financial independence in 2012, soon after I had left my day job in the finance industry. It was a...
How To Calculate The Value Of A College Degree
Let's say you've just graduated college and have a negative net worth due to student debt. Don't fret. You actually have a higher net worth...
The Joy Of Low Expectations: When Nobody Believes In You
After every tennis match I lost in high school, my father would console me by saying, “You just weren't good enough.” Those words stung each...
Thriving on Wall Street: Unveiling the Secrets to Success
Wall Street, the epicenter of global finance, is known for its fast-paced, high-pressure environment. It has long been regarded as a challenging but rewarding career...