The Monthly Financial Update gives our readers an inside look at the allocation and performance of our personal portfolio. At the beginning of each month, we share a snapshot of our investments and highlight their performance over the previous month. In addition, we compute our progress towards achieving our retirement […]
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Budgets Are Hard: How We Manage Our Finances Without One
Read almost any financial self-help book, blog, or article and one of the first recommendations will most likely be to create a budget. The authors will say things like, “Having a detailed budget is one of the keys to managing your money” or “Regularly tracking your income and expenses will […]
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Monthly Financial Update – October 1, 2018
The Monthly Financial Update gives our readers an inside look at the allocation and performance of our personal portfolio. At the beginning of each month, we share a snapshot of our investments and highlight their performance over the previous month. In addition, we compute our progress towards achieving our retirement […]
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The Food Waste Crisis
Next time you are in a restaurant, take a moment to look at the tables of people around you. Take in the ambiance, watch the hustle-and-bustle of the wait staff, most of all, pay attention to the many half-eaten plates of hamburgers and fries, steaks, salads, pancakes, and other wasted […]
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The Magical Penny
Imagine this: a rich and eccentric old man has just approached you with a job opportunity. He needs someone to watch his mansion for the next 30 days while he’s out of town. All you’ll have to do is come by each day and make sure the gate is locked […]
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Monthly Financial Update – September 1, 2018: Fixing My Big Mistake
The Monthly Financial Update gives our readers an inside look at the allocation and performance of our personal portfolio. At the beginning of each month, we share a snapshot of our investments and highlight their performance over the previous month. In addition, we compute our progress towards achieving our retirement […]
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The Basics: Credit Card Interest
Credit cards, when used responsibly, can be an extremely valuable financial resource. They allow you to make purchases, both large and small, without the hassle or risk of carrying cash. Having a credit card gives you the ability to instantly and securely access funds that can be utilized at the […]
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Time Is Your Most Powerful Investing Tool
If you’ve been consistently following the posts on GoGreenDollar you know that there are a multitude of resources for the aspiring early retiree. We’ve broken down the process of setting up an investment account into step-by-step instructions. We’ve mapped out how to allocate investment capital and exactly what to invest it in. We’ve […]
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Monthly Financial Update – August 1, 2018
The Monthly Financial Update gives our readers an inside look at the allocation and performance of our personal portfolio. At the beginning of each month, we share a snapshot of our investments and highlight their performance over the previous month. In addition, we compute our progress towards achieving our retirement […]
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Cutting Expenses Is More Effective Than Increasing Income
Just about everyone strives to increase their income over time. The more we make, the more secure we feel. When it comes to achieving financial independence, however, making more money is not always the most effective method. Don’t get me wrong, you should strive to make as much as you […]
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