Debt. It gives us spending flexibility by providing the resources to purchase big-ticket items we’d otherwise be unable to afford. It allows us to delay payment on purchases and to spread the total amount owed into smaller sums, paid overtime. The process for accessing debt can be as easy as […]
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Surprisingly Simple Investment Strategy For Retiring Early
The other day, while browsing through YouTube videos, I came across one that featured Tony Robbins discussing investing. I watched the video and found it had some good, if not groundbreaking, suggestions. There was one portion in particular that really stood out to me, however. Robbins suggested that you should […]
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Why 401(k)s Are The Best Investments, Period
There are plenty of great investment options out there to choose from, but very few can compete with the advantages of a 401(k). When you add in employer matching to the equation, I believe 401(k)s become the best investment, period. Some other types of accounts may provide a bit more […]
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Investment Hierarchy: Top 7 Investments For Retiring Young
When you make the decision to become an early retiree, one of the first things you’ll realize is that there are many, many different choices when it comes to investment accounts. 401(k), IRA, HSA, 457, 403(b), Roth, Taxable…the list can get pretty extensive. Each of these accounts has its own […]
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The Simple Formula I’m Using To Retire In My 30’s
Wake up, go to work, spend a few hours with family, go to bed, rinse and repeat. Some form of this routine probably describes the typical day for most of us. Throughout our lives, we’re conditioned to believe that we should follow this monotonous series of actions for 30-40 years […]
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