Investing

New Year Planning Agenda for You and Your Partner to Have the Best Year Yet!

Something Cassie and I have done every January that we’ve been married is schedule a day…
Factoring Opportunity Cost into the Rent V. Buy Analysis

A while back I wrote a piece comparing buying our house vs renting in the same…
Why You’re Better Off Without a Financial Advisor

When you first start taking your finances seriously it can be easy to jump to the…
5 Reasons Why You Should Save for the Future (Even When It Feels Like the End of the World)

Doom-spending isn’t going to make you feel better. Here’s why you should still be saving for…
How to Easily Open a Roth IRA with Vanguard in 15 Minutes

If you’ve wanted to open a retirement account, but have been too overwhelmed by the thought,…
What Is a Dividend? How Cash Dividends Work and What to Expect.

Cash dividends are the most common type of dividends. Here’s how often you’ll get them, which…
Fellow White Folks and Personal Finance Nerds: We Need to Talk About the Racial Wealth Gap

Time to build wealth has been stolen from the Black community in this country over and…
Retirement Accounts: What’s the Difference and Which One Is Right for Me?

When it comes to saving for retirement, it’s best to use the crockpot method: Set it…