Good morning! Today, we’re participating in a financial literacy roundup organized by Shannon from The Heavy Purse. The theme is about realizing how important money is for living a good life. To me, understanding finances early on is crucial to avoid costly mistakes for the rest of your life. As a student, I was fortunate […]
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Greg here, and with over 25 years of experience as a money coach, author, speaker, securities litigation expert witness, and financial planner, I’m dedicated to helping you retire with confidence and peace of mind. Beyond my professional credentials (CFP®, CLU®, AIF®, AAMS®), I’m also a certified fiduciary financial planner. When not advising clients, you’ll find […]
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**Senior Couple on Desert Road Sitting on Motorcycle** You’ve probably been told throughout your life to save more for retirement. You had good intentions in following that advice, but life happened. Various events caused you to dip into those savings, and now you’re worried you might not have enough for retirement. Now that you’re in […]
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Achieve Personal Fulfillment Through Financial Independence Good morning! I’m Alex Smith, a 20-year-old accounting student from Des Moines, Iowa, and the founder of wealthydiligence.com, a website offering advice on investing, retirement planning, and saving. I share my updated financial statements every month, so you can follow my journey toward financial freedom. In 2001, Jim Collins’s […]
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Do you enjoy dressing up? It’s time to invest in a few key wardrobe pieces. Even if your clothing budget is tight or nonexistent, there are still options available. Today, I’ll share some great tips on how to dress well without spending a lot.
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Watermelon. Corn-on-the-cob. Fireworks at night. With all the excitement, it’s easy to forget that the Fourth of July is more than just another summer barbecue: it’s a reminder that independence is something worth fighting for. For parents, independence is a challenge we face every day. We are responsible for teaching our kids the skills they […]
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IMAGINE YOUR PERFECT LIFE—HAS IT CHANGED? Now that you’ve spent some time thinking about financial independence, considering bartering, saving, and simple living, take a moment to think about your dream life. Has your vision of it shifted from a few weeks ago or last year? For me, my dream life is always evolving. One thing […]
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Logan, a CPA and personal finance expert, started his blog, Money Done Right, in July 2017 after nearly a decade of helping big businesses save money in the corporate world. His aim is to help everyday Americans earn, save, and invest more money. Each year, the FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) movement gains more attention. People […]
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I’ve seen various posts about real estate in different cities around the world, and I thought I’d share my experience in Guatemala. Guatemala has a unique market. It’s a small country with only a few desirable areas for expats. While some foreigners might live very modestly, such as a Spanish girl in my village who […]
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This post is part of a series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. **STEP 8: AUTOMATE YOUR FINANCES** To achieve financial independence, you’ll need significant savings and smart investments to generate passive income over the years. However, saving has to be consistent and regular. You can’t save $20 at the end of the […]
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