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Today we are talking DEBT PAYBACK, snowballs, and avalanches. I believe there are good kinds of debt, but also bad kinds. And I recently have been listening to various conversations in my industry and advice for people who are in debt. The average U.S Household has nearly $7k in credit card debt and is paying…
This past week I have listened to various thought leaders on a topic called the “F.I.R.E. Movement”. No the house is not burning down, nor does the acronym imply a state of urgency. But for those of you who hadn’t heard of it previously, let this be the first. Financially Independent, Retire Early. And for…
As I have mentioned previously, I have been a big “podcast addict” (coincidentally that’s also the name of the android app that I use to listen) since discovering podcasts in early 2017. I don’t know how long they existed prior to me discovering them, but it’s been one of the best things to happen to…
Here is something that I read recently that I wanted to share my thoughts on: Wealth Is What You Don’t See (Fervent Finance) I shared this link on my social media this week, and I have been thinking about it (way before today, but more so lately). I think it’s important enough topic that I…
Here are some things that I read recently that I wanted to share my thoughts on: Essentialism (Book Summary) (Sloww.com, by Kyle Kowalski) I just finished the audiobook titled Essentialism, authored by Greg McKeown. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get a better grip on their time and is looking to simplify things in their…
Here are some things that I read recently that I wanted to share my thoughts on: How A Personal Loan Helps Save You Money (Forbes, by Zack Friedman) With the growing popularity of personal loans, and online lending predominantly, I am often asked my opinion so I wanted to weigh in with some comments. If someone is…
Here’s something that I read recently that I wanted to share/discuss: Your Money or Your Life (NY Times Best Seller, by Vicki Robin) Some people say this book Your Money or Your Life is one of the most influential books that exist in the realm of financial self-improvement. Vicki Robin co-authored the original book back in 1992, and she’s since made several updates to…
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: Between Me and Stupid (Medium, by Carl Richards) As I have mentioned previously, I listen a dozen podcasts weekly…and hundreds annually. Carl Richards is one that I listen to (called “Behavior Gap Radio”), and many people know…
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: 5 ways to get best car loan deal, especially as interest rates rise (USA Today, by Susan Tompor) I remember being 23 years old and negotiating my first car purchase: I didn’t really know what I was…
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: Is Your Aging Parent Trusting The Wrong Financial Advisor? (Forbes, by Carolyn Rosenblatt) As part of my continuing education in the financial industry, we are often educated on the topic of elder abuse. In other words, advisors…