No Regrets Getting An ARM Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
On August 1, 2020, I took out a 7/1 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) at 2.125%. I could have gotten a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for 2.75%....
The Risks Of Upgrading Homes Nobody Really Thinks About
I currently have an opportunity of upgrading homes but am unsure whether it's the right move. Maybe you're going through this dilemma as well and...
Active Funds: Why Wealthy People Continue To Invest In Them
Have you ever wondered why wealthy people are more willing to invest in hedge funds, venture capital, venture debt, private equity, and specialty funds? These...
What It’s Like To Retire In A Cabin In The Woods: Minimalism FIRE
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to retire in a cabin in the woods? My dad did it, and I'm here to...
Debt Ceiling Debacle: Why Not Just Spend More Responsibly?
Not raising the debt ceiling could cause another sell-off in the stock market. If so, history has shown it is worth buying the dip as...
Paying Off Your Home May Not Provide The Joy You Expect
Thanks to reader feedback, I realized one financial move that was not included in my top financial moves to relieve stress list, was paying off...
What It’s Like Attending A Fancy Private School Fundraiser
Now that COVID is over, my wife and I went to an indoor social event along with well over one hundred people. It was our...
The Average Age Of U.S. Vehicles Keeps Going Up
I used to think that owning a vehicle for ten years was a wonderful financial accomplishment. Doing so shows constraint from wasting money on buying...
Top 10 Financial Moves To Reduce Stress And Anxiety
I realized something important after writing about the best reason to retire early. Money doesn't buy everlasting happiness. However, having more money can reduce stress...