Best of the Week | Volume 2

These are the best articles, posts, and content I’ve read this week that I think are worth sharing.

Best of the Week, Volume 2, Starts now!

Time

Learning Time vs. Earning Time
(LisaDuke)
Twitter: @lisaduke

Getting a feel for the cyclical activity of the economy helps you anticipate what is coming next.

Taxes

7 Years of Early Retirement Tax Optimization
(GoCurryCracker)
Twitter: @GoCurryCracker

2019 was our 7th full year of this thing we do. It’s been an incredible ride – we’ve traveled, adventured, and procreated, with the best yet to come. We’ve also done a fair amount of tax optimization, paying little tax each year while taking steps to minimize future taxes. How effective have we been with … Continue reading

Mortgage

How to Beat a 30-Year Fixed Mortgage
(FrugalHarpy)
Twitter: @frugalharpy

If you believe in the American Dream, then you probably get pretty excited about home ownership. Who wouldn’t want a home to call their own, a place to lay their head, with ample space to fill up with their cherished possessions? But before you get too excited about getting a loan for that potential purchase, … Continue reading

Path to Financial Independence

Earning More And Spending Less To Achieve Financial Independence, The Order Matters
(AccidentalFire)
Twitter: @Accidental_Fire

There are two main factors in building wealth, earning and spending.  It seems a majority of bloggers and influencers in the personal finance space focus heavily on frugality and spending less as a way to accumulate wealth or achieve financial … Continue reading

Money Mistakes

3 Things Making the Joneses Broke and How to Avoid Them Yourself
(YourAverageDough)
Twitter: @youravgdough

We’re all guilty of trying to keep up with the Joneses in some way or at some point. I’m here to give you a word of advice. Stop trying to keep up with the Joneses. The Joneses are broke. And here are the 3 things making them broke and how to avoid them yourself. Big … Continue reading

Education

Roth IRA Or 529 Plan To Pay For College: Comparing The Pros And Cons
(FinancialSamurai)
Twitter: @financialsamura

One of the main questions that has come out of my 529 savings guide by age post is whether to contribute to a Roth IRA or a 529 plan. This is a great question I did not think about because contributing to a Roth IRA is not something I have ever done. Fortunately or unfortunately, … Continue reading

If you want my thought on saving for college, check out Should I Invest in a 529 College Savings Plan?

What did you find interesting this week?

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