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Avoid This Major Money Mistake…

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?

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

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

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...

Ladies, We Need to Save More for Retirement

Overcome Anti-Woman Retirement Obstacles to Fully Fund Your Future Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. It’s harder for women to save money for retirement – that’s just a fact. And that...