John (Jack) Bogle passed away on January 16th at the age 89, and left an incredible legacy behind him. History will remember John Bogle as the pioneer of the index fund, who democratized investing and saved billions of dollars for common investors. He fought against mutual funds as much as he fought for the everyday investor. His humble lifestyle allowed investors to save a … [Read more...] about John Bogle and His Legacy of Index Funds
Personal Finance
How to Escape Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Nearly 80% of Americans say they are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a 2017 report by CareerBuilder. Living paycheck to paycheck feels like running in a hamster wheel - all of the money you earn goes out, and you're back at square one with nothing to show for it. Breaking out of this cycle is as simple as cutting your costs and increasing your income. We'll explain … [Read more...] about How to Escape Living Paycheck to Paycheck
6 Easy New Year Financial Resolutions
The new year is a great opportunity to improve your finance habits, and these six finance resolutions will set your year up for success. Here are six easy finance moves to include in your new year resolutions. All of these moves will take just a few minutes each, and could save you a serious amount of money. Get Your Credit Score Your credit score is easy to track, … [Read more...] about 6 Easy New Year Financial Resolutions
Stealth Wealth – How to Hide Your Riches
Stealth wealth became famous after The Millionaire Next Door was published. Many imagined that millionaires drove luxury cars and lived in glamorous homes, and it turns out the opposite was true. This makes sense conceptually. By not spending money to flaunt their wealth, people save more money to become even more wealthy through the powerful effects of compounding … [Read more...] about Stealth Wealth – How to Hide Your Riches
The Negative Effects of Retirement
The FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) has inspired many to find ways to retire sooner. People cannot wait to leave their desks at work and travel the world, but they forget to consider the negative effects of retirement. Retiring early could be bad for your health, and could have a negative impact on your social life. By knowing about these risks, you … [Read more...] about The Negative Effects of Retirement