Why I’m Finally Revealing My Biggest Secret.
If you want to get rich quicker, read this confession… Only a handful of my friends have heard it, usually after a few beers — and almost always in response to a variation of the same question. Before...
View ArticleNo-Money Weekend
Last month, my wife and I had a “no-money weekend.” The rules were simple: survive from Friday night through Sunday night without spending a dime. Of course, there were some lingering questions. Did...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Why 50,000 Vets Are Homeless Every Night
In January, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development reported that 49,993 veterans were sleeping on the street on any given night. About 840,000 vets end up without shelter at some point...
View ArticleHere’s How I Stopped Fighting About Money With My Wife
There was a time back in 2010 when my wife and I fought about money constantly. We had a full joint account and, like jealous lovers on Facebook, we found ourselves scrutinizing each other’s every...
View ArticleIs It Possible To Spend No Money?
Last month, my wife and I challenged each other to a “no money weekend”. At first glance the rules were simple: survive from Friday night through Sunday night without opening our wallets. Of course,...
View ArticleI’m Not Worried About Money, and That Worries Me
During dinner last week my wife said: “You know, I’m due in a month.” I wondered what she was getting at… “We haven’t even started her room yet,” she said. This was true. For our first daughter’s room,...
View ArticleI Was a Wealth Manager, and I Cashed Out During the Crash
Don’t time it. After almost a decade working in wealth management firms and large banks, I’ve come to understand this simple fact: unless you’re a standup comedian, you probably don’t have timing down....
View ArticleIt’s Tax Season: Do These 3 Things to Save Money This Year
Even if you’ve already filed your taxes, now is a great time to think about what you can do to reduce your annual tax liability. While smart tax planning happens year round, here are three things you...
View ArticleSavvy Millennials Do This at the Start of Each Year
It was New Year’s Day and I woke up thirsty, headachy, trying not to think about the pile of dishes in the sink. My girlfriend and I held a New Years Eve party the night before, and we were both still...
View ArticleIRA Window Closing Fast
On April 15th, the window for prior year IRA contributions will close for good. Have you already maxed out your 2014 Traditional or Roth IRA with $5,500? (or $6,500 for those 50 and over.) Or, are you...
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