Classic Billfold: My Life as a Magnolia Bakery Cupcake Bouncer
To celebrate The Billfold, we’re sharing some of our favorite posts. This piece originally published on August 5, 2014, and you can read old comments…
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Is it Better to Pay Off Debt or Save Money? How to Decide
Debt is almost inescapable in America where, according to a 2015 Pew Charitable Trusts survey, around 80% of households reported they hold some form of…
How A Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) Can Save You Millions In Estate Taxes
As responsible parents we set up a revocable living trust so that in case of our untimely demise, our son would be protected and taken…
A Tuesday News Roundup on Schools, Shutdowns, and Stephanie Land
The Washington Post: Los Angeles teachers reach agreement with district leaders to end strike According to a summary of the pact released by the union, the district…
6 Ways to Sell Electronics for Cash Before They End Up in a Landfill
Looking to sell electronics for some extra cash? Before your old smartphones, laptops, PCs, and other electronic devices end up in a landfill, consider selling…
Luxury and the “influencers”
At first it seemed democratic that many posed with objects forbidden to the majority. Until the luxury went from observer to actor: those who claimed…
How To Avoid Buyer’s Remorse When Purchasing An Expensive Luxury Vehicle
When it comes to cars, buyer’s remorse is the worst because there’s no return policy. My first experience with buyer’s remorse was when I had purchased…
How To Invest Your Down Payment If You’re Planning To Buy A House
One of my goals over the next 24 months is to find a larger house for my family of three. Our house is currently about…
Cash Management Is Really All About Stress Management
At any given time, every investor must always decide three things: 1) How to invest their new cash flow 2) How to invest their existing…
