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Year-End Money Moves
The end of the year is fast-approaching. That means I spent a few hours yesterday looking at our finances. Due to an extra paycheck that I wasn’t expecting (it was scheduled for Friday 1/1 but that’s a holiday so it was moved to Thursday 12/31), I was able to max out my 401k. [...]
Money Down the Toilet
photo credit: Mark Sardella
It seems that we need new toilets. I know it’s a necessity but I’ve been putting it off because I don’t like spending money on things that aren’t ‘fun’. What’s more, we really need to replace all four toilets. I’m thinking of replacing two now (the most used) and the other two [...]
Saving for retirement on $20 a week
photo credit: mujitra (´???)
This is a guest post from A, a pf blogger at I Pick Up Pennies. Thanks to A for guest blogging while I’m on vacation!
My husband and I turned 30 in 2008, and I decided it was time to start planning for retirement.
Neither of us have worked for companies [...]
Reminder – Kiplinger’s Jump Start Your Retirement
photo credit: habi
Once again, Kiplinger’s Magazine is offering FREE retirement advice. Today, you can call or go online (9 am – 6 pm EST) to talk with NAPFA financial planners. Just call 1-888-919-2345 or go to www.kiplinger.com/yourretirement/jumpstart/.
Reminder – Kiplinger’s Jump Start Your Retirement
photo credit: habi
Once again, Kiplinger’s Magazine is offering FREE retirement advice. Today, you can call or go online (9 am – 6 pm EST) to talk with NAPFA financial planners. Just call 1-888-919-2345 or go to www.kiplinger.com/yourretirement/jumpstart/.
Kiplinger’s Does It Again
photo credit: habi
Once again, Kiplinger’s Magazine is offering FREE retirement advice. On January 13th and January 30th, you can call or go online (9 am – 6 pm EST) to talk with NAPFA financial planners. Just call 1-888-919-2345 or go to www.kiplinger.com/yourretirement/jumpstart/.
What to Do in this Financial Climate?
photo credit: Latente § piove merda e dicono che è ciocolata
Like most of you, my 401(k) has steadily been declining despite the money I contribute with each paycheck. When I checked my balance last night, it looked a lot like my 2005 balance! So what am I going to do? Nothing, or rather stay [...]
Challenge Yourself!
It’s very easy to get complacent in life as well as with your finances. I’m definitely guilty of this. Therefore, i’ve decided to give myself a challenge. I hope you’ll join in and create your own challenge.
I currently save ~20% of my gross income for retirement. My challenge will be to increase that amount to [...]