It was the end of a long run of 12 - 14 hour days. I was dragging home around sunset, earlier than I’d made it lately. As is my tendency, I’d been going hard at a work goal. The final pieces were …
403b vs 457 : How To Choose (with chart!)
Are you one of the lucky few who have access to both a 403b and a 457b? Many public educators do! These options provide you significant tax advantages and enable you to save large amounts pre-tax. …
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The Escalation Cycle and Your Money
Have you ever been so upset, angry, or scared that you've done something totally out of character? Maybe you bought someting really expensive, were a jerk to your boss or an investor, or were reckless …
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403b Overview: Advantages and Disadvantages
You may have heard the term 403b briefly in HR orientation. Or, perhaps when a salesman threw a pitch at you in the lunchroom (ugh...so annoying!) You probably ignored it or wrote it off as too …
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Unexpected Benefits of Downsizing Your Home To Save Money
If you’re a goal oriented person, you typically have a clear reason for starting a major project. We certainly did when we decided to sell our large home for financial reasons. Sometimes, though, …
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Bias for Action: Benefits and Risks for Financial Independence
How do you respond when you find yourself stuck in a freeway traffic jam? Do you just sit and move slowly growing more frustrated? Are you content to stay the course, knowing you’ll get home …
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