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Tax-Efficient Investing Strategies June 11, 2019

You can increase your savings through tax-efficient investing. Tax-efficient investing is the process of maximizing your after-tax investment returns by buying your invested assets in the “best” account from a tax perspective. You may have savings in a taxable account and/or in one or more types of tax-sheltered retirement accounts. Your investment returns are taxed […]

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New vs Used Cars April 30, 2019

Is buying a used car really all that important to your financial health? I’ve seen lots of articles and posts that say that financially responsible people buy only used cars. Being the data geek that I am, I was curious so looked into the question. In this post, I’ll provide you with my insights on […]

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My Next Car: Pay Cash, Borrow or Lease? April 16, 2019

The finances of buying a car can be tricky. In addition, there are so many other things to consider. What kind of car do I like? How often do I want to replace my car? How many people (and pets) do I need to be able to transport comfortably? Through what weather conditions do I […]

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Savings Accounts for Kids April 2, 2019

Many parents want to create savings accounts for their kids – for one or both of funding their education or giving them a head start on life. In this post, I’ll focus on the different types of accounts you can use for the latter purpose – giving them a little (or maybe more than a […]

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Should Chris Pay off his Mortgage? March 26, 2019

Chris @Money$tir asked other financial literacy and financial independence (FI) bloggers, in a post on March 9, 2019, whether he should pre-pay his mortgage or invest the money. He provided his thought process and calculations. In this post, I will review his calculations and then show that his decision will be easier if he narrows […]

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