Let's take a step back and focus on some actionable tips to simplify and automate your savings. Think of it as knocking out your New Year's Resolution in just 10 minutes or less. New Year's resolutions fail because willpower is like a muscle. … [Read the rest]
When investing, should you focus on income or total return? I like the idea of living off dividend and interest income, but I also think it is easy for people to reach too far for yield and hurt their overall returns. But what is too far? … [Read the rest]
One of the notable announcements from the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show that Dish Network will stream a package of major cable networks live over the internet. Getting channels like ESPN, Food Network, and CNN without a traditional cable … [Read the rest]
Here's a final update on my investment portfolio holdings for 2014. This includes tax-deferred accounts like 401(k)s and taxable brokerage holdings, but excludes things like physical property and cash reserves (emergency fund). The purpose of … [Read the rest]
Sam's Club has a new deal that can get you a $25 gift card when you join or renew your membership. Here is the deal link, but everyone who does the Facebook share ends up at this page (in case you don't do Facebook). Print it out (or load on … [Read the rest]
I don't always check my portfolio performance, but when I do, I do it at the end of the year. Here are the trailing 1-year returns for select asset classes as benchmarked by passive mutual funds and ETFs. Return data was taken from Morningstar … [Read the rest]
I'm still into the "Cook It Yourself" movement/meme/trend/whatever. If you're looking for a new year's resolution and consider yourself a DIY person, why not CIY in 2015? Knowing how to cook simple, delicious food is a great skill to have and it … [Read the rest]
Thank you very much for reading My Money Blog this year. It's now been over 10 years... where has the time gone! I still look forward to learning and sharing something new every day. Here's hoping that you are happy, healthy, and moving ever … [Read the rest]
If you celebrate Christmas, you may have seen this quote about keeping with true values behind the holiday: Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your … [Read the rest]
It's flu and cold season, and I'm just recovering from being sick myself. Who knew there was even something called Tylenol Cold Multisymptom Liquid Severe or Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough? That is, if you can find it while wading … [Read the rest]
Here is an interesting chart comparing the correlation of various asset classes to the S&P 500 over the last 5 years. Chart is from Richard Bernstein Advisors, found via The Reformed Broker. A negative correlation between two asset classes … [Read the rest]
Movie streaming service EPIX and the NHL are giving away a free trial membership good until March 6, 2015. Only thing you really need is a working e-mail address; no credit card or personal information required. Won't work on your TV, you'll need … [Read the rest]
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