I remember begging my parents one Christmas for a dog. My sister and I drew pictures of the Golden Retriever puppy that we wanted and we promised to take care of it. We'd walk it, feed it, play with it and do everything required to take care of it - except pay for it :) My parents never got us a dog and now I understand why. At eight years old, I didn't understand the cost of owning a dog. How Much Do … [Read more...] about The Cost of Owning a Dog
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7 Reasons Why I Max Out My 401k
It’s my first day at my first job out of college and I’m staring at my computer screen trying to figure out what to do about my 401k. I know I should invest part of my paycheck but I have no idea what to do beyond that. I ask my cousin and he tells me to put in 4% so I can get the employer match. That makes sense to me. I choose 4% contribution. Done. Well, not done yet. Now I have to figure out … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why I Max Out My 401k

