Financial Blog
HSA: The Best Retirement Account You’re Not Using
And How to Open One Today Don’t be fooled by the name Health Savings Account (HSA)… HSAs are really retirement accounts in disguise. And if you’re eligible for an HSA, you definitely want one, because they combine all the best features of other retirement plans… and...
Avoid This Major Money Mistake…
My Money Mistake: Not Buying Pet Insurance Full disclosure: I live in a zoo. My home is full of dogs and cats, and I love them all. What I don’t love is the vet bills, and we have a LOT of them. I’ve always ignored pet insurance – I’m not sure why – but now I see that...
Is a Self-Directed IRA Right for Me?
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. If you’ve ever felt trapped by the investment choices in your 401(k)… if you want to invest your retirement savings in something other than the...
Recession-Proof Your Finances with This Action Plan
If you’re worried about a coming recession (and it will come at some point, I just have no idea when), there are things you can do to protect your finances. And even without a recession looming, they’re still smart things to do to improve your finances and keep...
Don’t Aim for “Average” Retirement Savings
Measure Your Nest Egg Using the Right Yardstick Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re retirement savings are on track, you may have searched...