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Valuable Lessons from My Fifth Year of Freedom
It's been five years since I left my full-time job so here's my fifth (and final) annual update on post-FI life! Read more → The post Valuable …
Fifth (and Final) Annual Update
It's been five years since I left my full-time job so here's my fifth (and final) annual update on post-FI life! Read more → The post Fifth (an…
What Are Dividend Stocks and Should You Invest in Them?
Is building a dividend portfolio a good idea, and what are the best dividend stocks? In this article, I’ll tell you why building a portfolio of…
How To Calculate Compound Interest
Whoever came up with the phrase “it takes money to make money” was probably a big fan of compound interest. One of the most powerful forc…
How To Retire a Millionaire With a 401(k) Plan in 19 Years
Funding your retirement is one of the most important financial goals you’ll ever pursue. But it can seem daunting, especially if you’re j…
What Is an Annuity, and Why Does Clark Think They Stink?
Money expert Clark Howard is passionate about many financial topics. But it’s hard to find something that gets him more riled than annuities; h…
What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?
A solo 401(k) is a retirement plan for the self-employed. If you’re a business owner, a solo 401(k) is a way for you to access the same retirem…
How to Retire Early with Kids (14 of Them!)
Learn how to retire early with kids from the dad who has 14 of them! Rob shares how his family achieved FIRE six years ahead of schedule. Read more …
Best Financial Advisors in 2025
Type “best financial advisors” into your favorite search engine and you’ll get a variety of results including lists of robo-advisor…
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
If you want to learn how to find a financial advisor you can trust, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll explain how to …
Vanguard Personal Advisor Review
Vanguard Personal Advisor offers the personal touch and level of service of a traditional financial advisor at the price of a robo-advisor. In this a…
How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?
Figuring out how much a financial advisor costs can be challenging. But it’s easier if you understand how financial advisors get paid and what …
Early Retirement Extreme – A Systems Approach to Lifestyle Design
I finally talked to the person who introduced me to the idea of financial independence - Jacob Lund Fisker from Early Retirement Extreme! Read more &…
A Better Alternative to Resolutions and Goals
There's a better alternative to resolutions and goals...especially if you're pursuing financial independence and early retirement. Read more → …
Military FIRE – The Tax, Investing, and Travel Benefits of Military Service
Military servicemembers have access to incredible tax, investing, and travel benefits that can accelerate the journey to FI! Read more → The po…
Why Did My Credit Score Drop?
You probably know that your credit score can drop if you don’t use credit responsibly, but there are some less than obvious things that can cause you…
Should I Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
Money expert Clark Howard calls himself “the man from Roth.” He so loves Roth IRAs that it’s a small miracle his dogs are named Kir…
Should You Sell or Stay Put in the Stock Market?
The stock market is incredibly difficult to predict in the short term. The market will decline on plenty of days, weeks, months and years — som…
11 Ways To Save Money in Retirement
Your golden years don’t have to be spent worrying about money. Believe it or not, you can actually continue to stash cash away after your working yea…
What Is the Rule of 72 and Why Should You Care About It?
Everybody loves the idea of doubling their money. But did you know there’s a simple formula that can help you understand how long it will take …