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Take Stock-Picking Experts with a Grain of Salt
Take Stock-Picking Experts with a Grain of Salt
Your guess is as good as theirs
K M Brown
Sep 5, 2023
The Undervalued Benefits of Realizing Your Stock Market Losses
The Undervalued Benefits of Realizing Your Stock Market Losses
“You can’t lose if you don’t sell” is only part of the story
K M Brown
Jun 19, 2022
A Life on FIRE — Priceless
A Life on FIRE — Priceless
The FIRE movement has a lot to teach us about life
K M Brown
Oct 6, 2021
Think You Can’t Afford to Buy a House?
Think You Can’t Afford to Buy a House?
Think again
K M Brown
Aug 15, 2021
3 Investments That Paid Off Big-Time
3 Investments That Paid Off Big-Time
Where will your time and money reap the richest returns?
K M Brown
Aug 1, 2021
Is Your Home an Investment or an Expense?
Is Your Home an Investment or an Expense?
Maybe that’s not the right question
K M Brown
Jul 30, 2021
The Swans Are Coming for You
The Swans Are Coming for You
Will you be ready when they arrive?
K M Brown
Jul 28, 2021
When the Problem is Fear of Poverty
When the Problem is Fear of Poverty
The solution is not more money
K M Brown
Jul 23, 2021
You’ll Have Enough Money in Retirement
You’ll Have Enough Money in Retirement
Don’t kill yourself stressing over it
K M Brown
Jul 22, 2021
The Problem is Not That You’ll Outlive Your Savings
The Problem is Not That You’ll Outlive Your Savings
The problem is you probably won’t
K M Brown
Jul 20, 2021
A Whole New Take on Voting with Your Wallet
A Whole New Take on Voting with Your Wallet
You don’t have to leave the table; you just have to have a voice
K M Brown
Jul 17, 2021
The Best Financial Move You Can Make
The Best Financial Move You Can Make
It’s got nothing to do with money
K M Brown
Jul 14, 2021
That Big Wealth Transfer You’re Expecting?
That Big Wealth Transfer You’re Expecting?
Don’t count your chickens just yet
K M Brown
Jul 13, 2021
Procrastination is the Enemy of a Secure Retirement
Procrastination is the Enemy of a Secure Retirement
Or is it?
K M Brown
Jul 6, 2021
Why Does Saving Money Make Retired People Happy?
Why Does Saving Money Make Retired People Happy?
I’ve got some ideas about that
K M Brown
Jun 28, 2021
Are You Responsible for Your Bottom Line?
Are You Responsible for Your Bottom Line?
Your answer probably depends on how happy you are with it
K M Brown
Jun 24, 2021
The Real Reason Boomers Hoard Money in Their Retirement Accounts
The Real Reason Boomers Hoard Money in Their Retirement Accounts
We’re afraid we might need it
K M Brown
Apr 5, 2021
Should You Make Your Own ESG Fund?
Should You Make Your Own ESG Fund?
It may be the best way to ethically invest in the stock market
K M Brown
Dec 20, 2020
The Economy is Crashing But My Net Worth is on the Rise
The Economy is Crashing But My Net Worth is on the Rise
Looks like the pandemic wealth bump isn’t only for the rich
K M Brown
Nov 5, 2020
The Games Car Salespeople Play
The Games Car Salespeople Play
Being conscious of their strategies will put you in the drivers seat
K M Brown
Feb 2, 2020
Health Insurance for Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, and Early Retirees
Health Insurance for Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, and Early Retirees
It’s open enrollment time again
K M Brown
Nov 24, 2019
I’m Wrapping up My Year of Austerity
I’m Wrapping up My Year of Austerity
This is what I’ve learned
K M Brown
Nov 5, 2019
Does Voting With Your Wallet Work?
Does Voting With Your Wallet Work?
It may not change the world; do it anyway
K M Brown
Oct 29, 2019
Where Do Your Food Dollars Go?
Where Do Your Food Dollars Go?
Spending them consciously will help you savor your life
K M Brown
Oct 27, 2019
Conscious Spending Guidelines
Conscious Spending Guidelines
How do you decide what to buy?
K M Brown
Oct 17, 2019
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