WHY I DON'T WANT A SMART PHONE, TABLET, or eREADER
There’s a plethora of writing about how more stuff leads to more work. Get something new, first figure out how it works, then maintain it, and finally, fix it when it breaks.
Reader Question; SHOULD I INVEST IN A CLOSED END FUND?
Learn about closed end funds and how they compare with ETFs and mutual funds.
DRIVE AN OLD CAR? AUTO INSURANCE YOU MIGHT NOT NEED
As a personal finance expert, I look for ways to cut costs which will not impact my lifestyle. Here are some insurance basics that will lower your premiums.
Contribute to a Roth IRA Today
I’m one of those finance nerds who started investing in my 20’s and have not stopped. I was decades younger than the other attendees at my first retirement investing seminar.
How to Live Well When Your Passion Doesn't Pay Well (part 3)
Now, it’s your turn, write in and share HOW YOU MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR PASSION.
Home Ownership Today; To Buy or Not To Buy?
Folks today are presented with the best interest rate environment in over 50 years. That’s right, you can get a home loan for as little as 4%. Compare that with the late 1970’s when mortgage rates were upwards of 12%. With those historically low mortgage rates, shouldn’t everyone buy a home?
How to Live Well When your Passion Doesn't Pay Well (part 2)
You may be in a lower paying job, either by choice or by default. Here are some ideas about how to live well and build some wealth in spite of your pay grade.
Learn to Shop Like a Pro; High Quality, Low Cost
We shopped everywhere from the outlets, to the discount stores, to the mall, looking for high quality goods at reasonable prices. In this recently released video, I’m going to take you on a shopping trip, from the grocery to the mall and show you how it’s done.
Reader Question; WHAT TO DO WITH RETIREMENT FUNDS WHEN I SWITCH JOBS?
You are very smart to consider converting your retirement account to a Roth IRA. Roth IRA’s have several benefits, including tax fee withdrawals.
MONEY'S DOWN SIDE-PENN STATE IGNORED ABUSE ALLEGATIONS FOR FINANCIAL GAIN
What does this say about our society and an institution that the revenues of a football program supersedes the heinous abuse of children?