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19
Jul

The Future Fund ([Optional] Step 12: The 529 Plan)

6 min read
06
Jul

The Tax-Free Trifecta ([Optional] Step 11: The HSA)

8 min read
28
Jun

15% for Financial Freedom (Step 10: The Retirement Savings Benchmark)

Are you saving enough for retirement? Let's answer that question once and for all with a simple rule of thumb. (With adjustments)
10 min read
14
Jun

Level Up (Step 9: The Investments in Self)

When health and wealth collide. When to hustle, how to relax, and balance in all things.
10 min read
07
Jun

Your Future Self Called (Step 8: The IRA)

Want to save on taxes AND save for retirement at the same time? Let's chat about IRA's.
5 min read
31
May

Slow Leak, Steady Sink (Step 7: The Moderate Interest Debt)

Moderate Interest Debt. What is it? And how you should (or shouldn't?!) pay it off.
4 min read
24
May

Float, Don't Freefall (Step 6: The Parachute Fund)

Why 3-6 months of expenses is the ultimate emergency fund and how we can leverage it.
4 min read
16
May

The Enemy of Wealth (Step 5: The Credit Card Debt)

The dangers of Credit Card debt and why it's best to pay it off as fast as possible.
4 min read
06
May

Take The Free Money (Step 4: The Employer Match)

Free 100% return on your money? Yes please.
3 min read
29
Apr

Protect Your Progress (Step 3: The Emergency Fund)

Overlooked and underappreciated. The Emergency Fund should be a top priority, no matter your financial situation.
5 min read