Money is a precious resource that must not be wasted. It isn't easy to collect those dollars, so they should be saved, invested, and spent with maximum efficiency and thoughtfulness. Between investing and spending comes withdrawals. Since most of us have money tied up in multiple accounts, it makes sense to take money out strategically so your tax bill is minimized.UPDATE: … [Read more...] about Money Withdrawal Strategies (Keeping The Tax Man Away)
10 Questions With Best Interest
Today's edition of 10 Questions features Jesse from Best Interest. Jesse is a pretty interesting person. He lives on Hoth (almost) and has a pretty cool job. Regarding the latter, he's a space engineer and I'm extremely biased in favor of all things related to starts, rockets, telescopes, etc. Take it away Jesse!Hello! I'm Jesse Cramer from the Best … [Read more...] about 10 Questions With Best Interest
August Performance Update Day 2789 (Up $311,000!): Tesla Getcha!
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers.Have you … [Read more...] about August Performance Update Day 2789 (Up $311,000!): Tesla Getcha!
10 Questions With Financial Freedom Countdown
Today's 10 Questions features Financial Freedom Countdown. I'm a sucker for rags to riches stories and FFC has a pretty great one. He came to the United States with $1,000 and became financially independent in 12 years. Inspiring.There are approximately 476,492,292,928 personal finance blogs last time I checked. Why should we read yours?Very few personal finance blog … [Read more...] about 10 Questions With Financial Freedom Countdown
Live-In Flip Update: 9 Months In
We moved into our latest home in November of 2019. The home is a dated, split-level with 1970s paneling, ugly wallpaper, carpet everywhere, and snot yellow walls. Fun!:Oh, throw in some cigarette stench and a dilapidated pool. This is the home only a flipper can love. But that's what I am, so we bought it. It's time to provide an update on our progress.While Mindy … [Read more...] about Live-In Flip Update: 9 Months In