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What Is Your Monthly Nut?
The monthly nut is the concept of what it costs monthly to maintain your standard of living or lifestyle. In layman’s terms, your monthly nut is simply your monthly expenses. Initially, this can seem a bit confusing as some of…
Types of Retirement
With the advent of increased life spans, retirement has become an established topic. Prior to the beginning of the industrial revolution, retirement was not really even an option nor discussion for the majority of the world. To give up working,…
Passive Income Q2 2019 – July Edition
As a passionate retirement planner, my goal is to FIRE (Fire Independence Retire Early). This means I need to make a significant income quickly, save loads of it, and retire in the next decade. One of the ways to retire…
Save Money and Retire Early: How to See a Broadway Show on the Cheap
As an avid broadway goer, who has the luxury of living within a stone’s throw of Broadway, I have been fortunate enough to see over 50 shows on Broadway. I am not here to brag but I am here to…
Why You Should Avoid Seed Investing and Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF)
The average American wants to get rich. The average American wants to break the paycheck to paycheck cycle. Most average earners think that seed investing could break that cycle of being broke. 99% of average Americans will never do that.…
Passive Income Q1 2019 – April Edition
Passive Income Q1 2019 – April Edition As a passionate retirement planner, my goal is to FIRE (Fire Independence Retire Early). This means I need to make a significant income quickly, save loads of it, and retire in the next…
Why 2019 is a Great Year to Increase Your Retirement Contribution
A majority of Americans got a raise going into 2018 – solely due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. For those not familiar with the DC nomenclature, it is what everyone was talking about during the holidays…
Refinance Your House and Invest in Your Retirement
The masses at large fail to disassociate their home from their retirement. Your home is not your retirement. Your retirement is not your home. Rewind, reread and rethink. Separate the two as you prepare for retirement. This will ensure that…
Create a Retirement Mission Statement
Before starting a business, entering into marriage or joining your friend in an intramural league – we all commit to a mission statement. It could be as cheesy as ‘every goal gets a beer’ or ‘I vow to love unconditionally.’…