In the vast world of personal finance bloggery (it’s my neologism, so sue me) there’s no shortage of so-called “money hacks.” They’re called “hacks” to appear sophisticated and perhaps radical,
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In the vast world of personal finance bloggery (it’s my neologism, so sue me) there’s no shortage of so-called “money hacks.” They’re called “hacks” to appear sophisticated and perhaps radical,
Read MoreHarvard Extension School is the mostly online way to gain access to the illustrious Harvard brand. We all know that the cost of college is becoming untenable and the chances
Read MoreEveryone wants a raise, who would say no to higher pay? But when it comes time to ask for a raise, too many people are content to wait for an
Read MoreWhen considering how much you earn most people report their gross annual salary. However, yearly earnings likely represent a small part of your total compensation. In order to maximize value
Read MoreIf you enjoyed: The Best Free Investment Tracking Spreadsheet, you’re going to love this asset allocation spreadsheet add-on! This spreadsheet utilizes information from the investment tracker (and/or new entries) to provide
Read MoreInvesting for your retirement is as complex as you make it. The process of buying, holding and re-balancing your portfolio may seem like a daunting prospect for many. For others,
Read MoreYou hear it on the radio all the time – the 40 year old male that could get a 20 year $500,000 term life insurance policy for only $30.62 per
Read MoreSome kinds of debt are normal, perhaps even necessary to maintain healthy finances. Cyclical debt such as a mortgage and line of credit that is paid in full each month
Read MoreRecently, I’ve been publishing guest posts in an effort to expand the range of topics covered by Valuist. Inviting qualified authors to lend their expertise also helps me attain the
Read MoreValuist has been on a largely unplanned hiatus, due to the mostly planned pregnancy of my wife and upcoming birth of our daughter- A daunting and exciting experience, to say
Read MoreWhen my wife and I were first married the prospect of combining our finances was daunting. Are we supposed to share all of our accounts and assets from now on?
Read MoreJust like the true cost of buying a home may be higher than you expected, the long-term cost of buying a car can be staggering. Here we look at the typical costs to finance,
Read MoreIf you’re cheap, you have money but won’t spend it until you’re forced to. When you’re poor you simply can’t afford spending beyond your necessary living expenses. But as a Minimalist you have money but
Read MoreIt’s been a few months since my last article and I know all 5 of my regular readers are patiently awaiting an update. I transitioned to a new position, at a
Read MoreThe following is a Guest Post by Strangers to Creation author and retired healthcare investigator, Kevin Nelson, who recently undertook (and won) an old-school protest… with signs and everything. The details
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