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043 Financial Excellence: Life after Debt
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Episode 43: Life after Debt (what to do once you’re debt free). Jan 19, 2011. We usually spend a lot of time talking about how to get out of debt and the steps you should take when you have debt. … Continue reading →

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Myths Vs. Truths: The Truth About Saving for Retirement
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Myth: I can save for retirement when my income increases. There’s always more time to invest. Truth: Time is running out and waiting to invest guarantees you an undignified retirement. Let’s use the example of brothers Ben and Arthur. Ben … Continue reading →

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Money Myths: The Truth About the Cost of Retirement
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Myth: My expenses will go down when I retire so I don’t need to save as much for retirement. Truth: With inflation, taxes and medical bills, your expenses will go up when you retire so you need to be prepared! … Continue reading →

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Did you know? Fun Facts and Statistics About Money
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53% of Americans have less than $25,000 in retirement savings. 43% of those people are over 55! 30% believe that they only need $250,000 or less in total retirement savings. Find more fun facts and statistics about money at financialexcellence.net.

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Did you know? Fun Facts and Statistics About Money
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When asked how they make their retirement planning decisions, 44% of working Americans say they guess. Find more fun facts and statistics about money at financialexcellence.net.

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Don’t Eat Your Retirement: The Cost of Dining Out
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You don’t have to spend a fortune to eat at restaurants. Here’s how to save money on eating out. Continue reading →

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The Crockpot Investor
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I’ve heard a lot of complaints lately about retirement accounts performing poorly this year. There seems to be a lot of attention focused on the last 12 to 18 months of market returns. Continue reading →

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The Roller Coaster Effect
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The down market may actually be the best time for your to invest for the long term. Take advantage of other investors’ panic to buy low and sell high – what a novel concept! Continue reading →

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How Big is Your Nest Egg?
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A simple guide to determine how much money you will need to retire. Continue reading →

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