I remember being a broke college student during my senior year at The College of William & Mary. A group of us gathered at the Spanish House, the language immersion dorm where we lived, to brainstorm easy ways to make money. None of us had job offers yet, and we were anxious to prove to […]
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Recently, I hit a major milestone in my journey to overcome what I like to call “frugality disease.” I spent $160 for an hour of private lessons for my two kids. In the past, I would’ve never paid such an amount. I’ve always been the type to teach them things myself, like swimming and bicycling.
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Let’s face it—life is unpredictable. You never really know what’s around the corner, whether it’s a golden opportunity or an unexpected challenge. That’s why having a solid financial plan is essential, not just a “nice-to-have” thing. But here’s the kicker: you don’t just need any plan. You need one that’s flexible, adaptable, and, most importantly,
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At long last, after four years, the Federal Reserve has finally cut the Fed Funds rate by 50 basis points on September 18, 2024, bringing the target range down to 4.75% – 5%. The Fed then cut by another 0.25% in November 2024. Expectations suggest we’ll see a total reduction of 100 basis points by
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With record-high home equity and declining mortgage rates again, the temptation to do a cash-out refinance is growing. I’ve certainly considered it myself. Real estate prices have surged during the pandemic and most homeowners refinanced to mortgage rates below 4%. However, after careful reflection, my conclusion is that it’s probably not the best move. Having
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In a previous post, I discussed the futility of working when your net worth is declining. During a stock market crash or recession, your Return on Effort (ROE) for working drops significantly. Therefore, the only way to increase your Return On Effort is to work less, not more. At some point in your life, you’ll
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In April 2017, I made a commitment to be a stay-at-home parent for the first five years of my son’s life. When my daughter was born in December 2019, I made the same commitment for the sake of equality. Research shows that the first five years are the most crucial for a child’s development. Supposedly,
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Since I purchased my house in 2023, I’ve been feeling broke. I’m living paycheck to paycheck to cover my bills and fund venture capital calls. In fact, even after realizing I had missed a $25,000 capital call, it took me another week to pay it off because I didn’t have enough money on hand. The
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Needless to say, a $20 million net worth is a substantial amount of money. It firmly places you within the top 1% of net worth, with the current minimum threshold around $13 million. But is $20 million enough for you to live happy and free? Not necessarily. Previously, we discussed how a $10 million net
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Like most people, I enjoyed watching the Olympics. Some of us might even imagine our children becoming elite athletes one day. Unfortunately, becoming a great athlete is prohibitively expensive for most people, requiring significant time and money to achieve greatness. I’ve played sports all my life and love the activity. Sports bring people from different
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