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Tag: retirement
“Should I Be Cashing Out My 401k to Pay Off Debt?”
When I receive a question about cashing out a 401k to pay off debt, my short answer is generally no. It entails a lot of unrecoverable loss of long-term growth. We can make more money, but we cannot recover time. Nonetheless, there are some limited circumstances in which cashing out a 401k may be the … Continue reading “Should I Be Cashing Out My 401k to Pay Off Debt?”
What to do When You Blow the Budget
Sometimes, you blow the budget. But what comes next? Do you give up? Here are some things to consider when things don't go as planned.
Social Security Benefits Are In More Trouble Than We Thought
After the societal shutdown in 2020, the global economy experienced a sharp recession that slashed tax revenues. Included in these taxes is, of course, the Social Security payroll tax. As a result of this decrease, this means Social Security benefits are in more trouble than we thought just a couple of years ago. For several … Continue reading Social Security Benefits Are In More Trouble Than We Thought
“What Causes Poverty” Is the Wrong Question; Ask This Instead
Our contemporary culture likes to ask what causes poverty. But this question is based on a false premise. Ask this question instead.
New College Graduates Often Make Two Costly Financial Mistakes
For new college graduates, it can be an exciting time. But when entering the world of adulthood, making these mistakes can be very costly.
Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Impulse Buying
Impulse buying is one of the biggest obstacles to achieving our financial dreams. Before making that purchase, ask yourself these questions.
Working with a Financial Coach: What Your Life Can Look Like
I work with people from all walks of life. Some are just starting adult life, while others are nearing retirement. Some have a very high household income, some are very low. In the mainstream culture, these factors are often considered dispositive; that’s how it is and your future is fixed as a result. However, when … Continue reading Working with a Financial Coach: What Your Life Can Look Like
Millionaires: Seven Myths Completely Debunked
Millionaires are often the subject of scorn in America today, but the real story about them is not one the media will tell you.
As a Financial Coach, Here’s Why I Cannot Stand Social Security
Social Security sounds like a nice idea on paper, but the math tells a very different story. I can't stand seeing people lose so much money.
