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Sunk Costs…how we can just learn to move on already
Being the nerdy financial blogger that I am, I recently was having a discussion with a friend on the idea of sunk costs. We came to the conclusion that sunk costs play a huge role in our lives and yet … Continue reading
The 75% Rule
Payday, it’s everybody’s favorite day of the week. We finally get to see something for all the hard work we’ve put in. When the check finally clears in the bank, what’s your strategy to disperse your money? Do you have … Continue reading
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Tagged 75% rule, Big picture, debt, money management, Retirement, savings
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2014: The Year of the BHAG
As we prepare to close the books on 2013, there is always a great deal of reflection of the past year and anticipation for the coming year. We’ll look back and remember the good times, and reflect on the bad … Continue reading
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Tagged BHAG, goal, house, New Year, New Year Resolution, Resolution
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The Trap of Contentment
The other day I was sitting back taking inventory of my finances. I’ve recently gotten a raise at work and the state of my finances certainly reflected that. I’ve been contributing 10% to my retirement fund and my balance has … Continue reading
Maintaining a good work/life balance
Work/life balance often is just a word that companies throw at you during the interview phase as a way to try to convince you to join. Companies often laud the fact that they don’t require as much work as other … Continue reading
The Perks of being a DINK
I was recently asked how my new life as DINK was going for me. It was then that I learned the acronym for the new life I was leading: Double Income, No Kids. I responded to the question, “quite well!” … Continue reading
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Tagged couple, DINK, finance, life, marriage, no kids, young professionals
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Six ways personal finance is just like working out
1) None of us really enjoy doing it. Going to the gym takes just as much motivation as updating a budget. 2) We all want the end goal without the effort. Getting in shape and being financially sound … Continue reading
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Tagged Attitude, Budget, gym, personal finance, working out, young professionals
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Get rich by habit, not luck
I think that there are distinct differences between people who are get rich by habit vs those who hope to get rich with luck. Those who get rich by habit work hard, spend their money frugally and have a plan. … Continue reading
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Tagged Attitude, Cardinal Rule, Money, rich, Stock, wealth, young professional
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An Attitude of Doing, not Reading
I love hearing from my readers (both positively and negatively). Some of readers will comment on an article or two, telling me that it was really great advice. Often right then or a little later on I’ll follow up and … Continue reading
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Tagged action, Attitude, doing, finance, plan, Plans, young professional
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Having an attitude of never paying full price (without at least trying)
I think that too often we get in the mindset of accepting prices at face value. Maybe it’s because we don’t have the time to compare prices or that we’re just lazy. Often times it’s because we simply forget to … Continue reading
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Tagged Attitude, finance, Money, sale, saving money, young professional
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