If there's one topic that's probably more sensitive than people talking about their money, it's how they split their money with their partners. I am swayed by the method proposed by this post - Why Couples Should Split Expenses By How Much They … [Read the rest]
Updated with alternative method. My relative lack of travel these days means that I am constantly keeping miles and points from expiring. Here's the official policy of Hilton Honors point expiration: Hilton Honors Points do not expire as long … [Read the rest]
I'm reading Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder. Essentially, it's the story what happens to a group of people when their plans for retirement fall apart. Here's the book blurb: From the beet fields of North … [Read the rest]
Firstrade.com has announced free online trades on stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options and mutual funds. All of them. As a more traditional online broker, Firstrade includes access to all stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds currently … [Read the rest]
After my post on mailbox money last week, I did some poking around comparing different dividend-focused ETFs. Specifically, the idea of focusing on companies with a steadily growing dividend, not a high dividend yield. Here are three different … [Read the rest]
Capital One has refreshed their card_name with a sign-up bonus, no annual fee, and unlimited 3% cash back at both restaurants and grocery stores (no Walmart/Target Superstores). Here are the highlights: One-time $200 cash bonus once you spend … [Read the rest]
I am always curious about the nitty-gritty details of how real-world financial planners guide their clients. Krueger & Catalano has shared some unique insights on their website, including the topic of creating retirement income in How Much is … [Read the rest]
On the Monday after the recent Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, Becky Quick of CNBC did another 2-hour interview with Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Bill Gates. CNBC has thankfully posted the entire interview online along with a full … [Read the rest]
One of the harder things about investing is buying an investment that has been performing poorly. How many people are getting media attention for pushing the idea of diversification in international stocks right now? None. I mean, some folks are … [Read the rest]
Despite the fresh packaging, we should remember that the "FIRE" concept (Financially Independent, Retire Early) is anything but a new concept. Even I can't help being a little intrigued by the clickbait title "This Secret Trick Let This Couple … [Read the rest]
Have you heard of the "happiness curve"? According to multiple studies of life satisfaction, I am entering the unhappiest period of my life at age 40 (WaPo): My theory is that this is simply the inverted curve of "number of humans that I am … [Read the rest]
Annuities have a rather mixed reputation, which I think is mostly deserved. Some are amazingly complex and expensive (the word "Indexed" can be bad in this world). Then there are simple, straightforward ones that are worth consideration, including … [Read the rest]
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