How I Cut Cable and Lived to Tell the Tale

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I wanted to cut cable for a long time. I wanted to save money. I wanted to be free from the tyrannical cable companies. I liked the idea of being the kind of person who could live without cable. But it still took me a long time to make the leap. In this post I share what held me back, how I eventually did it, and how I feel about it 2 years later.Read more…

Your Investment Plan Means Nothing If You Don’t Do This

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We could talk until we’re blue in the face about the right way to invest, and to be honest with you none of it would matter if you didn’t handle one thing first. Because the truth is that for the first DECADE of your investment life, there’s only one thing that counts. And the good news is that it’s the one thing you’re in complete control over.Read more…

The Only Money-Saving Tip That’s Guaranteed to Work

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I have a problem with a lot of the common money-saving tips out there. Things like clipping coupons and cutting cable have their place, but they all share a dirty little secret. They don’t actually save you money. If you’ve tried all the tips and tricks and you’re still struggling to grow your savings, here’s the one tip that’s guaranteed to work.Read more…