How Much Should You Be Saving for Retirement/Financial Independence?

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How much money should you be saving for retirement? What monthly contribution will put you on track to reach financial independence on your own terms? In some ways this is the ultimate financial question, and this article walks you through a calculator that shows you exactly how much you need to save each month to get on track.Read more…

Financial Independence: Redefining Retirement for This Generation

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What are you investing for? The party line is that you’re saving for retirement. You know, that thing you get to do in your 60s after you’ve kept a stable job for 40+ years and finally have enough money to abruptly quit and enjoy your golden years. But that’s an old school way of thinking, and the new school approach is a lot more fun.Read more…

The Only 7 Investment Decisions That Matter

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You know that you’re “supposed” to be investing, but how are you supposed to do it right? In this post we’re going to go in-depth on the only 7 investment decisions that matter so that you can focus on what’s important, ignore everything that isn’t, and use investing as a powerful tool for reaching your most important long-term goals.Read more…

What Kind of Freedom Do You Want?

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Every path, every decision, comes its own set of advantages and disadvantages. This is what makes personal finance so tricky. There are no right answers. There is only what’s right for you given what you want and what you’re willing to sacrifice. Only by clearly defining those two things can you start making financial decisions that truly give you the freedom you want.Read more…

How to Choose the Right Investment Account

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The right investment account can make all the difference, but the right one for you depends on the specifics of your situation. This post walks you through the pros and cons of each one so that you know exactly which retirement accounts will help you get the most out of your savings, allowing you to reach financial independence as soon as possible.Read more…

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