Admin note: I have the annual Bogleheads Conference coming up this week, followed immediately by some vacation travel and then a finger surgery which will require a couple days of not-very-productive recovery. So there will be a temporary publishing hiatus here, with the next article appearing October 21. If you have read about retirement tax […]
Getting fit or staying healthy is usually on the top of everyone’s goal list. While it is a worthwhile goal that will pour many benefits into your life, it should not be a goal that drains your wallet. Here are the top four money mistakes you need to stop making while trying to get in […]
Ever feel like you’re never doing enough with your money, even when your finances look good on paper? You’re not alone. Katie Gatti Tassin, host of the Money with Katie podcast, dives into a phenomenon called “money dysmorphia” in today’s interview. She shares how she got flooded with responses when she asked her listeners about […]
Podcast: Download (Duration: 42:54 — 49.4MB) Today, Toni and I are stepping away from business as usual to bring you something different. We’re taking you behind the scenes for an unfiltered look at the changes we’re making in the business we run together. In this deep dive, we’ll reveal what’s really been happening, why we […]
Hello my financially voracious friends!! If you’re looking for some new reads to sink your teeth into, let me present 6 new ones from our community that have recently hit shelves, covering everything from stoicism, to money paths, to millionaire habits, to even something I bet you haven’t ever heard before: “the energetics of personal […]
When it comes to the workplace, one thing employees always seem hesitant to do is ask for a raise. And it’s understandable, as such a conversation can be very awkward and uncomfortable. Especially if you’re the type that doesn’t like confrontation, this is one conversation you might be pushing off. You really should fight that […]
The default prudent investment strategy these days is essentially a “buy and hold” (or, more precisely, “buy, hold, and rebalance”) strategy with low-cost index funds or ETFs. I’m convinced that a normal, early stage of investment literacy is mentally testing out various ways that somebody could do better than such a strategy: picking winning stocks, […]
When someone else’s negligence is the direct cause of a physical injury, it’s natural to want them to pay for any related medical expenses, time off from work, and even the emotional scars it may have left. If you’ve never been through this before, figuring out what to do can be overwhelming and a bit […]
Podcast: Download (Duration: 42:21 — 48.7MB) Today, Toni and I are going to dive into one of the most exciting and high-stakes times of the year for ecommerce businesses, Black Friday. With the competition tougher than ever and customers looking for the best deals, you have to have a strategy that not only attracts buyers […]
Stocks can seem as confusing as differential calculus. If you have money to invest, but you’re not learning how and where to do so, then you’re probably wasting valuable resources that could help you grow your nest egg or save for your children’s future. And you don’t want to do that. This piece is merely […]