Here is my monthly roundup of the best safe rates available, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Check out my Ultimate Rate-Chaser Calculator to get an idea of how much additional interest you'd earn if you are moving money between … [Read the rest]
Fidelity Investments: Zero Expense Ratio Index Funds, Zero Account Fees
Posted on August 1, 2018 // 23 Comments
Fidelity Investments announced a bunch of "zero"-themed price and fee cuts across nearly all of their products: Zero expense ratio mutual funds (two new Fidelity ZERO Index Funds) Zero account minimums, zero account fees, zero domestic money … [Read the rest]
Are You Worried About Investing at an All-Time Market High?
Posted on July 31, 2018 // 6 Comments
Maybe folks are worried about the yield curve, maybe it's the political drama, or maybe they just feel it in their bones - I've been getting more questions about if I think now is still a good time to invest. Well, here are some articles that may … [Read the rest]
Atom Movie Tickets Promo Code: Buy One Get One Free
Posted on July 31, 2018 // Leave a Comment
Atom is a "social movie ticketing" app and website. Sign up and enter the promo code WEGOTYOU in the mobile app checkout to get two tickets for the price of one ("Buy 1 Get 1 Free"). US only. Offer valid from July 31, 2018 (8:00 am PT) through … [Read the rest]
American Airlines AAdvantage® Mile Up® Card Review
Posted on July 30, 2018 // 2 Comments
The American Airlines AAdvantage® Mile Up® Card is the no annual fee co-branded American Airlines credit card. It replaces the former and not-very-publicized Citi/AAdvantage Bronze card and adds a few new features. Here are the card highlights: … [Read the rest]
Zero to $1 Million in 14 Years: Maxing Out 401k and IRAs from 2004-2017
Posted on July 29, 2018 // 14 Comments
Like many others, I had a vague goal of $1 million net worth in my 20s. It's easy to find a theoretical path a million. For example, $750 per month earning 8% returns for 30 years with get you there. Doing the actual earning, saving and … [Read the rest]
LastPass Premium Discount: 12-Month Subscription for $6
Posted on July 26, 2018 // 15 Comments
If your password manager of choice is Lastpass, right now HumbleBundle is selling a 12-month subscription of LastPass Premium for $6. (You do have a password manager, right?) This works out to $0.50 a month as opposed to the regular price of … [Read the rest]
My Money Blog Portfolio Asset Allocation, July 2018
Posted on July 26, 2018 // 4 Comments
Here's my quarterly portfolio update for Q2 2018. These are my real-world holdings and includes 401k/403b/IRAs and taxable brokerage accounts but excludes our house, cash reserves, and a few side investments. The goal of this portfolio is to … [Read the rest]
The Greatest Fear of Newt Scamander
Posted on July 24, 2018 // Leave a Comment
Harry Potter fans will remember boggarts, shape-shifters that take on the form of the viewer's greatest fear. This will be different for everyone - perhaps snakes or public speaking. If you're reading this site, you might relate to Newt … [Read the rest]
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® Review: 50,000 Bonus Miles
Posted on July 24, 2018 // Leave a Comment
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® is the premium American Airlines co-branded card that includes Admirals Club lounge access and the ability to earn Elite Qualifying Miles if you spend enough on the card. Here are the full … [Read the rest]
Vanguard How America Saves 2018: How Does Your 401k Compare?
Posted on July 23, 2018 // 3 Comments
Vanguard recently released How America Saves 2018 report [PDF], which looks at the nearly 5 million 401k, 403b, and other defined-contribution retirement plans that they service. If you are curious about how your 401k stats compare with others, … [Read the rest]
Longleaf Partners Funds: Reasons To Buy Higher-Cost, Concentrated, Actively-Managed Mutual Funds
Posted on July 22, 2018 // 5 Comments
I can't recall the exact source or quote, but I read something along the lines of this in a forum recently: We don't really want to hear other people's opinions. We want to hear our own opinions out of other people's mouths. In other words, … [Read the rest]
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