Today I’m sharing what a letter of instruction is and how to quickly create one. In fact, ignoring this simple task could cause major challenges for your heirs when you pass away. If you want to simplify things for your family when they settle your estate, you’re going to love this post. First, grab these…
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Insurance Deductible: The (Insurance) House Always Wins
Today, I’m going to show you how to save money by not having an insurance policy. This is the opposite approach from what we’ve been taught for many generations. Insurance is supposed to protect our investments and save us money when harm comes our way, right? Not always. If you want to truly protect your…
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Boring Money Is Good for You
In the world of money management, financial advisors are apt to use all sorts of over-the-top jargon. They could use everyday terms to explain what they mean, but that’s usually boring. I’m going to do something different and tell you that boring money management is usually the best money management. Why? Because you’ll make more…
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Income-Driven Repayment & How to Hack Your Student Loans
Student loans got you down? If so, you can get in line with the other 44 million Americans. Fortunately, there are a few strategies you can use to lower your income-driven student loan payments (aka income-driven repayment) and save buckets of money, too! Here’s how it’s done. What is an Income-Driven Repayment Plan? In case…
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How to Prioritize Financial Freedom
For some people, the idea that money = freedom is absurd. Some may even be offended by the concept. That’s because many people see their financial success or failure as part of their character. And when someone isn’t doing well financially, the concept of money equaling freedom can be taken as a personal attack. But the…
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Should You Loan Money to Friends or Family?
Has a friend or family member asked you to borrow money? Maybe they need cash to start a business, want to a buy a new home, or have fallen on hard times. Whatever the reason, the question of whether you should loan money to family and friends still remains. We’ll dive into the pros and…
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The Secret to Investing
Ah, secrets. One of the most intriguing words in our language. Especially in investing. I mean, if you just knew the secret – you’d be richer than Warren Buffet, amiright? Well, the “secret” is out – and it’s more disappointing than you think. Is There a Secret For Investing Successfully? Recently, a friend asked me:…
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Which Bonds are Best?
The current global pandemic certainly has spun our lives around. I’m taking COVID-19 very seriously, doing my best with social distancing and preventing any potential spread of the disease. But I miss seeing my dad. I do wonder, “would hanging out together be worth the risk?” Even though we’ve been following the guidelines, I know…
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