…saving and spending: “We see spending, right? We see our neighbor’s clothes and new car … And by its nature, that drives us to be competitive, right? FOMO and keeping…
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#225: Ask Paula – How to Invest for the Next Five Years
…and pay off all of my loans, and then take $10,000 of that and put it in an emergency fund. The remaining $40,000 would start my home savings fund. Andy…
Um, yeah – so what’s happening with the real estate market in 2020?
…and ensuing demand from buyers who wanted a slice of the action – led builders to flood the market with a surplus of speculative new construction. Remember 2005 and 2006?…
#306: Ask Paula & Joe – How to Shift From Financial Independence to a Mini-Retirement?
…and his wife – both 26 – max out their Roth IRAs and then save up for a rental property, or simply save cash for the rental and worry about…
We Bought House #5. Here’s a Behind-the-Scenes Look — Including the Numbers.
…need a finance degree, though — you just need to understand this broad concept, and apply it to your own personal choices. And that brings us to our last point…
#328: Ask Paula: I’m on the Verge of Retirement and My Taxes are Rising … Help!
…Apartments.com Want to streamline your leasing process and find the perfect tenant? Apartments.com lets you list your units, screen and receive applications, create leases, collect rent, and track maintenance and…
#221: Ask Paula – How Much of My Company Stock Should I Buy?
…a self-employed IRA. Should he move his Roth IRA money over, or just open a new account and fund it from scratch? Christina is torn. She and her husband have…
#301: Ask Paula – How Can I Reach FIRE in 11 Years?
…and stocks and trust the four percent rule and cFIREsim calculations? Do I buy stocks and ETFs until I retire from this profession? Or do I buy ETFs up until…
#348: Ask Paula: How Should We Invest to Retire By Our Mid-40’s?
Julia and her husband, both 27, want to retire by their early to mid-40s. Is there a point at which they should stop contributing to tax advantaged accounts and only…
What if We Quit Setting Goals? (Seriously?)
…Moderation On one hand, goals can narrow our focus, dampen our intrinsic motivation, and diminish our enjoyment of the present moment. On the other hand, goals can inspire, motivate and…
