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Retirement

The Single Most Important Financial Step

March 8, 2010
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Here it is the secret to untold success with your personal finances and it involves only one step: starting. Frankly this is the secret applies to so much more than you finances such as your job, your weight loss plan, your spiritual health and your education. It’s so easy to focus on [...]

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Should you Invest or Save for Retirement While in Debt?

January 13, 2010
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I know this is a question that a lot of people have wrangled with in their own lives. When I was struggling to find a plan for my own personal finances I took the shotgun approach. Yes I contributed some money to my 401k, some went to the kids college, a little extra [...]

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The A-Team talks about the Roth 401k vs. Traditional 401k’s

November 3, 2009
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That’s right fools, the A-Team is not just about rescuing your biker infested small town, they’re here to help you with your retirement planning. So light your cigar, pull out your welding cart and lock and load we’re talking about 401k’s.
[The scene opens on a deserted small town with some thug like biker's hassling [...]

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Calculate the True Cost of Debt

June 22, 2009

As my wife and I head towards debt freedom working through our debt snowball I use a variety of methods to keep us motivated. For me that has included looking at what our debt is costing us as it relates to our future. It’s simple, every dollar you spend on interest to your lender is money that could be working for you.

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Dave Ramsey Answers FiscalGeek on Retiree Investing Advice

June 10, 2009

Dave Ramsey Answers FiscalGeek on what to invest your retirement savings in after you retire, conservative? Nope, not for Dave.

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