In times of turmoil, it helps to understand what’s next. Hold on to long-term optimism, but face the present reality one day at a time.
Category: Money Basics
Debt! Budgets! Loans! Oh my!!!
The basic of personal finance seem complex, but most of the concepts are fairly straightforward with a little guidance. And that’s what I hope to provide here: a little guidance to help you on your personal finance journey.
Have a question? Feel free to reach out!
A Wintry Emergency Fund Anecdote
We had a chilly experience in winter 2020. But thankfully, our emergency fund helped eliminate any stress from an otherwise bleak scenario.
Personal finance unknowns: what you don’t know can hurt you
We all know our rent or car payment or how much we spend on groceries. But it’s the personal finance unknowns that lead to the most negative outcomes.
Net Worth Targets by Age
Are you on track to meet your goals? Understanding your net worth targets by age will help you plan for your (and your loved ones’) future.
What if your debt was like the U.S. debt?
The U.S. is in debt. But to give it perspective, let’s look at how the U.S. debt compares to the mortgages and student loans that you and I hold.
One Year Down: Budgets and Blogs
It’s a birthday celebration! A few fun stories and lessons learned from Year One of the Best Interest.
Basic finance plots: from ‘random walk’ to retirement
Math is the language of the universe. And plots help visualize math.
Today, I present five important plots to explain personal finance basics.
The Cost of Debt
Interest, terms, principles. Just give it to me straight:
What is the cost of debt?
For Folks with no Free Time
If you focus on identifying the best opportunities to affect your personal finance, you can profoundly improve your life without wasting time. And those best opportunities are…?
The Habit of Saving
Telling people to “save more money” is empty advice. How? What’s the first step?
Today, Ben Franklin helps us define a real, simple, executable plan.