We hear a lot about how our choices impact our money. But we don't often talk about how more money can actually mean more options. Make good financial choices and you'll get rich. Simple, …
My Emergency Fund: Taxable Investment Account
Updated January 1, 2020 I've turned a taxable investment account into my emergency fund. There are a couple of things that I "know" as someone who writes about personal finance for my "job." …
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5 Money Lessons My Son Learned from Our Latest Car-Buying Adventure
When you think of teaching money lessons for teens, you probably don't think of dragging them through the car-buying process. But that's exactly what I did. I'm not talking about taking The Boy …
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Freelance Income Goals — Why They’re Not for Me
We hear a lot about setting freelance income goals and other income goals. They aren't my thing. Here's why. Working in the world of online financial content often comes with its own FOMO. After …
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Betterment Review: Hands-off Approach to Investing
If you want a hands-off approach to your investment portfolio, Betterment is for you. Here's my Betterment review. Many people worry about investing and choosing an online broker that will work for …
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Book Review: Money for the Rest of Us by J. David Stein
If you're looking for a straightforward explanation of investing — and how to make it work in your life — Money for the Rest of Us is for you. I'm a huge proponent of making investing accessible …
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