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Money and Marriage: It Doesn’t Have to be a Toxic Trap

June 30, 2018    by Andrew    2 Comments

Money is one of the most common sources of stress in relationships. Having a healthy financial relationship with a partner boils down to a willingness to be open, honest, and vulnerable – both with yourself and your partner. How do my wife and I practice this, and what does our financial life look like as a result?

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Can You Mix Friendship and Finances?

May 29, 2018    by Andrew and Jaime    0 Comments

Mixing friendship and finances can be tricky. In this post, Jaime (from Keep Thrifty) and I explore our thoughts on the impacts money can have on our relationships.

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Want to feel young? Attend a retirement seminar.

April 19, 2018    by Andrew    0 Comments

I attended a retirement seminar at my last job. Not only was I the youngest person in the room, I got some funny looks. But you know what’s actually weird? Being old and deciding to finally figure out how your retirement plan works. With time being a critical ingredient of any successful savings plan, it should be the case that younger people attend seminars like this in droves.

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Money Is A Vice That Distracts Me From My Shortcomings

April 13, 2018    by Andrew    0 Comments

I’m obsessed with money, because I’m good at it and because it’s tangible. I can easily quantify it, and measure my accomplishments. Because of this, it’s become a vice that I turn to when I want to distract myself from the things I find difficult. Having an increased awareness of this behavior helps me redirect my energy to what matters most.

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A Lifetime of Earnings

March 29, 2018    by Andrew    14 Comments

The Social Security website provides quick and easy access to a record of your lifetime earnings. This information provides valuable insights into your overall financial health, and can serve as a valuable planning tool.

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