Many people picture themselves getting rich in crazy ways. I used to dream of finding some undervalued stock and becoming a millionaire! I quickly found out though, that if I wanted to actually become a millionaire, I needed to start by saving in my retirement accounts. Yes, it's the boring approach to getting rich but it's the smarter approach since retirement accounts come with tax … [Read more...] about How to Become a Millionaire the Boring Way – 401(k), IRA, HSA
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Why I’m Going to FINCON 2017 in Dallas (Honest Review)
I'm having trouble adjusting back to normal life after spending four days with some of the smartest, most inspiring people I've ever met at FinCon 2016 in San Diego. If you don't know this already, FinCon is a financial conference where thousands of personal finance bloggers get together and talk about money hang out and have a great time. If you're on the fence about attending FinCon 2017 in Dallas, read this … [Read more...] about Why I’m Going to FINCON 2017 in Dallas (Honest Review)
Review of Chautauqua 2015 in Ecuador
This article is a review of Chautauqua 2015, a gathering of personal finance/early retirement enthusiasts that occurred in Ecuador this past October. On the plane from Miami to Ecuador, it hit me. I was heading to South America to meet strangers that I had only read about online. Crazy thoughts started spinning in my brain. “What if we can’t find the group when we arrive?” “Even worse, what if this is a … [Read more...] about Review of Chautauqua 2015 in Ecuador
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