We look back on 2021 and revisit some of the highs and lows.
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Can you elaborate more on the pros/cons of I Bonds (Loren)
I’ve heard that you can pull money out of 457 plans before retirement age (Jacob, MA)
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BOO! - Vanguard is no longer sticking to its founding values.
What are alternative investments and how can they fit into your Rock Star financial independence roadmap?
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How does inflation impact everyone’s finances? What do you need to know to protect your family from these termites that can destroy your future?
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Any follow up on getting the Venture X card (General Kinobi)
Should I Bonds be part of an emergency fund strategy (Eddie)
I recently inherited a bunch of money. Is investing in a lump sum or over time better(Stone, Colorado)
I’m 35 and all of my 401k is invested in stocks. Is there a better recommendation for the allocation (Stephanie, Tampa, Florida)
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RED ALERT WARNING - Paying cash to contractors can backfire. Here's how to be cautious.
TRAVEL TIP - Use flights.google.com to find the cheapest fares to random destinations.
Nike is going to start selling virtual sneakers. My daughter is going to start selling virtual unicorn horns and get rich too.
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You did something. You busted your but. You saved. You had discipline. You built good habits. And you should be proud of what you're doing. Not ashamed. And certainly not fall for the false belief that you were lucky.
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I’m maxing out my 401k plan as well as max out a Roth IRA. I’m fortunate and looking to invest more money. Is the next place to look at investing in a brokerage account (Keani, Benton, AR)
Can/should I create an investment account for my children (Bruno Mars, Nevada)
What do you do when you want a nice vehicle, say a Porsche Carrera, Mercedes, or Land Rover, but don't want to hurt your future (savings) (Alan)
What are the best robo advisors in Canada (Alyssa, Canada)
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MONEY SAVING - Why now is a terrible time to buy a car but a great time to sell one.
INVESTING - Should you be buying Ibonds?
TAXES - Gordon Ramsey is moving his headquarters to a low-tax country.
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The Millionaire Next Door pulled back the curtain on people who have built wealth. But they aren’t wearing jeans with holes in them and only eating out at McDonald's. For crying out loud - live like the rock star you are!
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Are there better alternatives for an emergency fund than my bank (Matthew, California)
The retirement plan at my new company has a Roth 403b option. Is that better than a Roth IRA or can I do both (Vienna, Kansas)
Should I combine two 401ks at Fidelity into one (Brendan, Derry, NH)
Is it ok to skip the bonds for now (Andrew, Virginia)
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TRAVEL - the Goldilocks Windows for traveling hacking.
MONEY SAVING - How to save on high heating bills this winter.
https://scottalanturner.com/11-unique-things-homeowners-can-do-today-to-save-money-infographic/
RED ALERT MOMENT - Should you invest in art?
NEWS OF THE WEIRD - $600,000 found behind a toilet in a church.
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I think we all have someone we're picturing in mind right now....(and if this person is you, you can just buy these for yourself).
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Where on earth is all the money in the various stimulus packages coming from (Kayla, Cheyenne, Wyoming)
I can save about $15,000 per year. Should I be looking at a Roth IRA or use a 401k at work (Tyler, Arkansas)
Is an online kit available for about $100 to setup a trust ok to use (Gabrielle, WA)
What is the best account to hold a high yield dividend ETF (Amanda)
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MONEY MORON MOMENT - How not to buy life insurance.
Has Cathie Wood lost her touch?
Zoom Class action lawsuit - get $15!
https://www.ZoomMeetingsClassAction.com
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Gifts for impatient people: https://www.buzzfeed.com/maitlandquitmeyer/gifts-for-impatient-people-2021
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