Good morning, everyone! I shared some simple tips and tricks to keep in mind during your home inspection over on Make Money Your Way. You can check it out for more details. At Savvy Scot, we’re continuing our lifetime savings series, focusing on what you should prioritize in your 40s. …
Why the Wealthy Aim to Suppress the Middle Class
I recently read a post on Financial Samurai questioning whether wealthy and powerful people are trying to keep the middle class down. After going through the comments, I was shocked that most people responded with a firm “of course not!” and only a few tentative “maybes,” mostly suggesting that the …
STREAMLINING YOUR PATH TO EARLY RETIREMENT
As you might know, I left my last corporate job when I was 29, which, if I must admit, was over four years ago. What you might not know is that my initial plan was quite different. Right after graduating college, I always aimed for early retirement, ideally by the …
My Journey to Graduating College With Financial Stability
When I was in high school, it was a given that I would go to college. I always did well in school, but I wasn’t really passionate about any one subject. I liked languages the most because it felt like a mini escape from the classroom. On the other hand, …
Deciphering France’s Debt Strategy
Over at Make Money Your Way, Troy continues the series on investing for beginners by explaining the two types of options: Call options and Put options. Ever wondered if people around the world take on as much debt as you do? Do they have as many credit cards, student loans, …
REASONS TO INCORPORATE A TAX CALCULATOR INTO YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNING
Even if you’ve been at your job for a while, tax codes and personal situations are always changing. Using a tax calculator can help you plan and budget better. **Using a Tax Calculator to Determine Your Net Salary** One of the key times you’ll need a tax calculator is when …
HOW DOES YOUR WEALTH COMPARE TO YOUR GRANDPARENTS’ PROSPERITY?
Recently, I shared some thoughts about how our grandparents or previous generations probably earned less money than we do now but also had fewer needs because they were highly self-sufficient. They grew their own food, built parts or all of their houses, sewed their clothes, and more. Because of this …
Economic Forces at Play: The Hidden Influence
One thing that really gets to me is when people complain about how tough times are and how hard it is to find a job. How tough was it in 1929? I never heard my grandparents complaining about not finding work, and they lived through WWII. They just got up …
Charting Our Path to Financial Freedom
Good morning! I’m Dee, a personal finance enthusiast and blogger dedicated to living a frugal lifestyle, eliminating debt, and creating multiple income streams. My goal is to inspire others to achieve their financial goals by sharing my journey on my blog, Color Me Frugal. Our path to financial independence began …
STRATEGIES FOR PURCHASING AND PROFITING IN A CYCLICAL BULL MARKET
Let’s welcome Troy back to Make Money Your Way, where he’ll share insights on how to buy and take profits during a cyclical bull market.