Good financial decisions do not always require a spreadsheet. Sometimes you need a fast, reliable benchmark — a rule of thumb that tells you whether a decision is in the right range before you dig into the details. BudgetDog Academy students use these benchmarks constantly. They apply to housing, debt, cars, investing, retirement, and everydayContinue reading “25 Rules of Thumb for Personal Finance Every Adult Should Know”
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How to Find Hidden Fees in Your 401(k) — And Why They Could Be Costing You More Than You Think
Most people have never looked at the fees inside their 401(k). Not because they are careless, but because no one ever told them to — and the financial services industry has not made it easy to find. The result is that millions of American workers are quietly losing thousands of dollars over their working yearsContinue reading “How to Find Hidden Fees in Your 401(k) — And Why They Could Be Costing You More Than You Think”
Can I REALLY Earn 10% In The Market?
Many people question how much they can earn investing in the stock market, and some question if they can earn 10%. You have to be careful making assumptions with the stock market and fully understand it for all of its nuances and intricacies. Investing in the stock market IS a good investment, but you haveContinue reading “Can I REALLY Earn 10% In The Market?”