We live in a world full of excuses. Many people (maybe even you) make excuses for not being able to save money or manage their personal finances. Below are a few examples, but there are millions out there along the […]
Just Because You Can Afford Something Doesn’t Mean You Should – Part 1
When I started “Rat Race Off Ramp”, I highlighted a few ways to think about money, saving, and spending. Two of my early posts were “Money and Your Life” and “Spending with a Different Mindset.” In another post, “Are you […]
Should Centenarians Influence Your Retirement Planning?
Even though life expectancy in the United States has been pretty consistent over the last few years, centenarians are the fastest growing age group in the United States. What’s a centenarian? A centenarian is a person who is over 100 […]
Could You Save $500 a Year on Your Next Car?
Most families in the U.S. need at least one car. You could make a strong case that most families need two cars. Have you ever stopped to really think: What is the purpose of your car, truck, or SUV? For […]
How Much Do You Really Need to Retire?
Guess what? There is no magic ‘one size fits all’ number or thumbrule for everyone to retire. You can find tons of articles (here, here, here, and here) that tell you how much you need to retire. They will say […]
How Should You Save For Retirement?
In the last post, I covered how fees can eat into your returns, especially over the long-term. Today, I’ll cover contributions to retirement accounts. With retirement savings, we have to dig a little deeper because of the different options […]
Where Should You Save?
In Step 5 of the ‘Rat Race Off Ramp’, I wrote about how to ‘Ramp Up Your Savings’. Today, I’ll go over where those savings should go. For the most part, where you save and invest comes down to when […]
Step 6: Review Your ‘Race’ Status
Updated: May 2021 We’ve completed the first five steps of the ‘Rat Race Off Ramp’. Now, we are on to the final step: Step 6: Review Your ‘Race’ Status. Building wealth and achieving financial freedom is a lifelong endeavor, and […]
Step 5: Ramp Up Your Savings
Updated: May 2021 Once you tackle your debt and have it under control, you can start taking leaps forward towards your ‘Off Ramp’. Ramping up your savings will allow you to accelerate towards your financial goals, increase your net worth, […]
Step 3: Dive Into Your Income & Spending
Updated: May 7, 2021 Now that you have set your goals and figured out your current net worth, you’re ready and waiting at the starting line of this race. Let’s start moving forward to figure out how to get to […]