No Free Lunch: The Truth About Dividend Investing
Basic arithmetic shows that the “magic” of dividend investing is just a castle in the sky.
Basic arithmetic shows that the “magic” of dividend investing is just a castle in the sky.
Learn how to set up a trust and make smart money decisions with this step-by-step guide for Gen Zers. Understand the tax implications, cost, and responsibilities of being a trustee.Learn how to set up a trust and make smart money decisions with this step-by-step guide for Gen Zers. Understand the tax implications, cost, and responsibilities of being a trustee.
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Money values are a set of beliefs about money and how it’s meant to be used. Do you believe that money is meant to be spent and enjoyed in the moment? Or do you believe that watching your pennies so you can retire early is your ultimate financial goal? Whether someone’s financial values are positive […]
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The older I get, the less I want or need. The older I get, the less I like to spend money. And when I have to buy something, I try to practice mindful shopping.
When I was younger, I wanted (and/or needed) all sorts of things. I wanted new clothes. I wanted tech gadgets. I wanted books. I was convinced that I needed a fast computer to be happy, not to mention a big house and lots of furniture. None of my shopping was mindful. It was mindless.
Now, at age fifty, buying things seems more like a hassle than a reward.
For one, buying something means I have to spend money — money that I’d rather keep for more important things, such as retirement. Or travel. Or beer. (Best of all: Travel and beer!)
Plus, there’s the entire shopping process. It’s a chore. If I need to buy a chainsaw, for instance (which I actually did this week), I have to research the best option. Then I have to find the best price. Then I have to order it or, worse, take time out of my day to go pick it up in person.
Then, after I buy a new thing, I have to store it. I have to dispose of the packaging, then add whatever I bought to my collection of Stuff. It becomes clutter in my life. (This is true whether the thing is actually clutter or not.)
I use my laptop computer all day every day, for instance, yet it still acts as mental (and physical) clutter. It’s always here in the living room, sitting next to my recliner. I see it whenever I walk by. It’s always on my mind.
I know I sound like an aging curmudgeon, but all of this is true. The older I get, the less Stuff I want — and the more I want to get rid of the Stuff I already own.
Now, I don’t want to pretend that I don’t buy things. I do. There’s no question that I do. I even spend frivolously if I’m not diligent. But I’m far less likely to buy things than I used to. And when I do buy things, I tend to be purposeful about my purchases. I try to be a mindful shopper.
Let’s use the chainsaw as an example.
“When are you going to write about your hot tub?” readers have been asking. “We want photos of you in your hot tub.” Fine. Here’s a typical scene on any given afternoon. (This photo was taken with my iPad, and I can’t figure out where the camera lens is…)
The cats like the hot tub too, but only when the lid is closed. I suspect they’ll live on top of this thing during the winter.
It’s not every day you see two shipping containers combined or a view like this.
While working with clients for almost two decades one of the most pressing concerns shared among all of them was protecting the nest egg they had accumulated. Any news headline or market correction would evoke fear about losing their portfolio. It didn’t take long to realize that utilizing asset protection strategies was a must for […]
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Bonds might be the missing piece in your portfolio. Hereâs how to buy bonds, why you might need them, and what exactly to look for.Bonds might be the missing piece in your portfolio. Hereâs how to buy bonds, why you might need them, and what exactly to look for.
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“We’re fortunate to have a leader of Julia’s caliber already within our team,” Lower CEO Dan Snyder said in a statement. “She has the institutional knowledge and tenacity to improve upon our support teams’ elite operations. She has proven herself time and time again in each new role she’s taken on, and this will be … [Read more…]