The ride was fun while it lasted. We started as just 1 small blog in a crowded field of 128 competitors, but our article, “Pancakes Cost More Than You Think”, fought its way all the way to the final 16 in the competition. Though we didn’t make it any further, […]
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Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Could Cost You $100,000…Or More
If you’re a homeowner, at some point, someone has undoubtedly advised you to pay off your mortgage early. They’ve probably suggested early payoff techniques like paying bi-weekly instead of monthly, allocating extra funds directly to the principal, or increasing your payments by some amount each month. Some may have even […]
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How To Retire A Millionaire After Only 5 Years Of Investing
What if there were a way to spend all of your money, forgoing any saving or investing, and still retire as a millionaire? If you think that sounds too good to be true…I’d have to agree. Unless you’ve got a trust fund or large inheritance coming your way, you’ll probably […]
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What Does It Take To Become A Millionaire?
One. Million. Dollars. It’s the holy grail of saving. At some point, we’ve all imagined obtaining the title of “Millionaire”. But what does it take to save $1,000,000? Is it actually an attainable goal for a normal person or is it just a fun fantasy to play out in our […]
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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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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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Pancakes Cost More Than You Think
Picture this. It’s a beautiful Saturday morning and your schedule is totally free. As a result, you’ve made plans to do exactly what any of us in a similar situation would do, eat pancakes! You travel to the finest breakfast establishment in your area, order a full stack of pancakes, […]
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Renting Is Better Than Buying
You know renting is the same as throwing money away, right? 30 years from now you’ll look back and regret not purchasing a home sooner. Why haven’t you bought a house yet??? My mortgage payment is less than your monthly rent! You could own a home for what you’re paying. […]
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The Stock Market Always Goes Up
My first taste of investing came after graduating from college and starting my first “real” job. This initial experience consisted of picking which funds–from a list of 10 or 15–I would invest in, in my 401k. I spent about 30 minutes “analyzing” the historical performance of the funds and then […]
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