Getting remarried can’t be easy. From a financial standpoint alone, there is a lot to work out. “B” was going through the process herself and was stuck. She sent me an email looking for a little direction. Here is her situation. “B” is in her late 50’s with 2 young adult children and a thriving […]
What is a Long Term Investment?
I’ve encouraged you to identify your long term goals and match them with long term investments for as long as I’ve been writing Wealth Pilgrim. That’s the best way to diversify your assets possible. But what is a long term investment? I’ve never really broken it down. Let’s take care of that oversight right now. […]
7 Things You Must Stop Procrastinating About
Are you putting off saving for retirement because you don’t know how? Are you accepting your finances “as is” without question? Are you wishing and hoping instead of trying and doing? Let’s face it, the law of physic is universal – without action, there is no reaction. That is, without doing anything to improve your […]
Your American Debt Default Survival Guide
Are you worried about the debt ceiling crisis and the looming U.S. default? Are you shaking about the prospects of what might happen to the investment world as we know it if these monumental problems aren’t solved? If so you aren’t alone. Truth be told, I’m a little skittish myself. Let’s consider what we’re looking […]
Six Reasons to Make a 20 Percent Down Payment on a House
It is common for homebuyers to purchase homes with minimum down payment loans. 5% down, 3% down and 0% down have become popular, especially with first-time homebuyers. But if you’re interested in achieving financial independence, you might want to rethink minimum down payment loans. This is even more important than the question of taking a […]
What is Disability Insurance?
Disability insurance can be really confusing. There are a lot of caveats and options to add to policies. Finding solid information that is easily understood can be challenging. But that’s no reason to forgo owning disability insurance if you need it. The stakes are just too high. Let’s look at some of the key areas […]