Wise Bread Picks Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week’s topic: Couples and Money! Learn about how couples can get on the same page financially, improving financial discussions, pitfalls couples should watch out for […]
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Wise Bread Picks When you were going through the home-buying process, choosing a mortgage company was a big part of that. You likely did painstaking research on each company and carefully considered loan offers before deciding on one. Despite all that hard work, your mortgage servicer — the company that collects your monthly payments — […]
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Note from J.D.Last October, I had a chance to read an advance copy of Grant Sabatier‘s new book, Financial Freedom, which was just released this morning. I liked it. I loved parts of it. In fact, the second chapter of Financial Freedom inspired my article about how time is more valuable than money. Today, I’m […]
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Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, or exciting, or educational, or…really, whatever you want them to be! But while you can plan your activities however you want, some destinations are better suited for certain kinds of vacations than others. What is your favorite vacation destination? What do you like to do when you’re there? How […]
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In 2013, I traveled to Ecuador for a sort of experiment. Host Cheryl Reed and mastermind Jim (J.L.) Collins had organized a chautauqua, a gathering of two dozen folks who wanted to discuss financial independence, early retirement, and finding purpose. My pal Pete Adeney (better known as Mr. Money Mustache) and I joined Jim and […]
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In a recent article in The Atlantic, Joe Pinsker shared some thoughts on why many ultrarich people aren’t satisfied with their wealth. There seem to be two reasons. First, people tend to ask themselves: Am I doing better than I was before? Do I have more today than I did yesterday? “All the way up […]
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Wise Bread Picks Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week’s topic: Having a Frugal Super Bowl Sunday! Learn about saving on food, drinks, decorations, keeping the kids entertained, and more! Let us know your […]
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Financial independence and early retirement continue to attract mainstream attention. This is a good thing. Check that, this is a great thing. Of course, with this attention there are more naysayers and critics than ever. One of the main criticisms of the FIRE movement — and of frugality, in general — is that those who […]
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No one does their best work when they’re hungry. A quick snack can help you power through the day, but not all snacks are created equal! If you’re feeling the afternoon slump, you should grab something that will help keep your energy up and blood sugar stable. What are your favorite healthy snacks? Is snacking […]
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Wise Bread Picks With college almost close enough to touch, your high schooler has probably been talking your ear off about which universities they want to visit and which majors they’re considering. While this is a very exciting time for your teen, you also don’t want them to go into massive debt chasing their dreams. […]
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