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The 12 Steps to Eliminate Debt and Build Wealth
The 12 Steps to Eliminate Debt and Build Wealth

The 12 Steps to Eliminate Debt and Build Wealth

The Undetailed Budget: the Best Tool to Take Control of Your Money
The Undetailed Budget: The Best Tool to Take Control of Your Money

The Undetailed Budget: the Best Tool to Take Control of Your Money

The Four Pillars of Personal Finance
The Four Pillars of Personal Finance

The Four Pillars of Personal Finance

Why Cash Flow is More Important Than Wealth
January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 jayrigler Managing Cash

Why Cash Flow is More Important Than Wealth

It is impossible to build wealth without positive cash flow. No matter what your income, if you spend more than you make, you will always be broke.

Emergency Fund: How to Calculate Exactly How Much You Should Save
January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 jayrigler Managing Cash

Emergency Fund: How to Calculate Exactly How Much You Should Save

Absolutely everyone needs to have an emergency fund. But how much is enough? Learn how to calculate the exact amount you need to set aside for a rainy day.

Learn why cryptocurrency is a bad investment and even worse currency
January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 jayrigler Managing Investments

Learn Why Cryptocurrency is a Bad Investment and Even Worse Currency

Learn why cryptocurrency is a bad investment and currency: it fails all three investment criteria and is entirely too unstable to be a useful currency.

How my Fidelity Go Robo-Advisor account beat the S&P 500 in 2020
January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 jayrigler Managing Investments

How My Fidelity Go Robo-Advisor Account Beat the S&P 500 in 2020

See how my Fidelity Go Robo-Advisor portfolio grew by 21% in 2020, beating the S&P 500 by five percentage points, with less volatility.

Warren Buffett is Right: Investing in the S&P 500 is a Bet on America
January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 jayrigler Managing Investments

Warren Buffett is Right: Investing in the S&P 500 is a Bet on America

Learn why Warren Buffett famously said that the best investment for individual investors is the S&P 500 because "there's been no better bet than America."

What it Means to have an Upside-Down Car Loan and How to Get out of It
January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 jayrigler Managing Credit

What it Means to Have an Upside-Down Car Loan and How to Get Out of It

Having an upside-down car loan can be a nightmare. Learn what it means to be upside-down on your car and what you can do about it.

The Top 10 Personal Finance Articles in 2020 from Practically Independent
December 31, 2020December 29, 2020 jayrigler Managing Cash

Top 10 Personal Finance Articles in 2020

See the 10 most popular Personal Finance articles from Practically Independent in 2020. Find out what others were reading in this incredibly challenging year.

2 Personal Finance Rules of Thumb to Eliminate Debt and Build Wealth
December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 jayrigler Managing Cash

2 Personal Finance Rules of Thumb to Eliminate Debt and Build Wealth

Learn two personal finance rules of thumb to take control of your two largest expenses: housing and transportation. Don't get over-extended!

How I Got An 830 FICO Credit Score and You Can Too
December 24, 2020December 29, 2020 jayrigler Managing Credit

How I Got An 830 FICO Credit Score and You Can Too

A high FICO Credit Score can reduce the cost of borrowing money. Learn how to responsibly increase your credit score without taking on unnecessary debt.

How and When to do a Roth IRA Conversion
December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 jayrigler Managing Investments

How and When to do a Roth IRA Conversion

Learn what a Roth IRA Conversion is and whether it is right for you. Plus, learn the logistics of how and when to execute a Roth IRA Conversion.

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