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Should I Use My Roth IRA To Buy A Home?

  • June 29, 2024
  • Tagged as: buying a home, down payment, emergency fund, retirement investing, roth ira, tax advantaged accounts
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Let’s be real here. It’s no secret that saving up a down payment for a home is a tall order. Especially with the absolutely ridiculous prices these days! The median home in the U.S. is…

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Brit DiTocco, Financial Writer at How To Money Britney DiTocco
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Is It Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement?

  • June 22, 2024
  • Tagged as: 401k, frugal living, millionaire, roth ira, saving for retirement, tax advantaged accounts
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No matter your age and income, it’s NEVER too late to start saving for retirement. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or even older, every dollar you put away builds a tiny bit more…

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Joel O'Leary
  • Investing

How to Build Wealth with a Small Income

  • June 12, 2024
  • Tagged as: automation, budgeting, emergency fund, mindful spending, rich vs. wealthy, side hustles, tax advantaged accounts

Most traditional financial advice caters to average or high earners, so here’s a post for those looking to build wealth with a small income!

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Van Life Ventures, Global Gains, & Looking on the Bright Side 😉

  • May 21, 2024
  • Tagged as: 401k, Financial Independence, investing, Life Hacking, personal finance, saving money, tax advantaged accounts

Good morning, HTM family! The secret to being happy?… —-> Focus on what you love about your life 🤗 The secret to being miserable?… —-> Focus on the stuff going wrong with your life 😤…

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Chicken and Egg Cycles, DIY Cleaners & Funding FIRE 🔥

  • April 16, 2024
  • Tagged as: 401k, budgeting, DIY, personal finance, saving for retirement, tax advantaged accounts

Good morning, HTM Family! Try this real quick… 1) Past happy event: Think of a positive memory from the last few months. (A fun trip you took, a moment with your partner, or a big…

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Should You Borrow Money From Your 401k?

  • April 14, 2024
  • Tagged as: 401k, debt management, early retirement, retirement investing, saving money, tax advantaged accounts

Sometimes life happens and you need lots of money in short order. Suddenly, the money you’ve socked away into your 401k over the prior years is looking enticing. Should you borrow money from your 401k…

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How to Maximize 529 College Savings Plans

  • January 4, 2024
  • Tagged as: college costs, debt management, family finance, retirement investing, student loans, tax advantaged accounts, teaching kids about money

If you’re planning to start a 529 plan, take the time to look over the ins and outs of all available plan options. Research upfront makes a huge difference in maximizing the account benefits!

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  • Personal Finance

How To Retire Early

  • October 15, 2023
  • Tagged as: 4% rule, compound interest, early retirement, Financial Independence, FIRE, frugal living, healthcare costs, investing, Life Hacking, Real Estate Investing, saving for retirement, savings rate, tax advantaged accounts

With hard work and dedication, anyone can learn how to retire early! Follow these simple steps to achieve financial independence early.

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