As a couple, we (Bob and Linda) do our best to make wise financial decisions. After all, we write and speak about this stuff for a living. So, even though it’s hard to admit it, …
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How to calculate your real hourly wage
How much are you really getting paid? A few years ago I read Your Money or Your Life and it is a great book that provided me with a lot of valuable information including calculating your …
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The 5 best Dave Ramsey quotes
I live in the same hometown as Dave Ramsey, and it seems like every other person I meet here works for Ramsey Solutions. But my admiration goes beyond my proximity to his home office. I’ve read …
10 in-demand jobs I would go after if I were starting over
Sometimes I wonder what I would do if I had to start my career from scratch today. Fortunately, I’ve discovered ten in-demand jobs or entrepreneurial ventures that: Will likely remain in …
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Being Satisfied With What We Have
How does the phrase “be satisfied with what you have” strike you? I confess that it bothers me. I might be a pretty content guy, but the idea of being satisfied with what I have …
Why marriage is the best financial move [with Chuck Bentley]
I recently sat down with Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial, to chat and he shared some great advice on marriage and finances. You can watch the video or read the full transcription …
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3 Keys to Making REAL Money for 2020 and Beyond (that Few Are Doing)
There are three keys to making money in the 21st century. 50 years ago—even 20 years ago—you could get by with one or two of these keys, but things are different now. Elsewhere on …
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10 Money Tips For Graduates
I keep checking my mailbox to get an invitation to speak at a school graduation, but alas, the invitation never came. Therefore, I’m going to share some financial advice I wish I had when …
How to feed the entire world with just one apple
Einstein was wrong. It's a rare day when I get to point out that Einstein was wrong about something, but here we go. Einstein is often quoted as saying: "The power of compound interest …
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Should You Invest When You’re in Debt?
This question came from a reader the other day. He said: “I just watched your recent investing videos. What are your thoughts about investing while in debt? We've been going crazy paying off …
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