If you don’t think that headline is sexy, I’m afraid I can’t help you. But if you’re like me and “the numbers” are loads of fun to play with, you might appreciate Boldin. Having a simulator tool at the ready is like having a good co-pilot to remind you to check the fuel gauge and […]
Personal Finance and Travel 101
Learn how to make the best decisions when it comes to your hard-earned money. Write the best complaint letter possible to get the compensation you deserve. Decide if you should take your car to the dealer for repairs. Should you buy that cabin up north or save for retirement?
When you make smart financial decisions, you tee yourself up for bigger goals including early retirement. Personal Finance 101 has all the resources you need for every day living and world travel on the side!
5 Investment Lessons I’ve Learned In Early Retirement
Early retirement is a wonderful thing. You suddenly have time back to take care of your health, participate in kid’s activities, and pursue some work or projects that are meaningful and FUN. There are some traps though. I went down a few too many rabbit holes over the last year and a half. Given extra […]
Retiring Early? Better Get Familiar With Roth Conversions
Just when you think you know enough to manage your finances, comes along a new wrinkle: the Roth IRA conversion. Until recently, I had a yeoman’s understanding of the Roth IRA. A few years back I toyed (dangerously) with converting some Traditional IRA investments to Roth, though with a relatively small amount of money (less […]
How I Messed Up Our Vanguard Roth IRA Conversion
Last year I made one of those epic money mistakes that leave you embarrassed and humbled, practically curling up in a fetal ball under a table. This is the story of how I messed up our Vanguard Roth IRA conversion in 2021. Read on to ensure you don’t make the same mistake I did… […]
My Dividend Stock Investing Experiment: 8 Picks to Riches?
We’ve been riding the waves of a strong stock market and scorching hot housing market for several years now. Our investments are split roughly 50-50 between stocks and houses, and throwing more money at either isn’t all that appealing, especially with a probable recession looming. (and still looming. Is it here yet??) What’s a financially […]