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2020 Review and ROI of My Rental Duplex
Hey there, money nerds! How’s your 2020 tax return going? Who else out there besides me gets turned on by a long 1040 Form, multiple…
Money, Morals, and Decisions on the Path to FIRE
My friend hit me up with an interesting dilemma the other day. It’s one of those money vs. moral problems, and I think many of…
Richard Branson, Over-Sharing, and How to Talk About FIRE
One day, back in his early 20s, Richard Branson was at a conference table meeting with some investors. He was about to sell one of…
7 Side Hustles Perfect for Couples
A few years back, I ran home really excited to tell my wife, “Babe! I found a way we can make some extra cash together!…
Dollar Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum Investing (What to Do With a Pile of Cash)
A friend of mine just admitted to me a big money problem… She has a little over $200,000 in CASH sitting in her checking account!…
Net Worth Report #6 – “Half a Dozen!”
My wife and I made a pretty big investment change last month … We withdrew $35,000 from our brokerage account, took another $15,000 in cash,…
J. Money Is Alive! And He Launched a New Curation Site… All-Star Money!
He’s back! The infamous J. Money who started this sexy blog over a decade ago has emerged! And he’s here today to tell us all…
Can You Sell Your Poop for Money?
Did you know you can actually sell your poop for money?! I know, it sounds gross. OK, it is gross. But it’s actually part of…
How Covid Is Changing Americans’ Retirement Plans
Happy Monday! Who’s ready for kick-ass week? 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽🙋♂️ I’ve been reading a survey conducted by our friends over at Personal Capital that reveals some interesting…