Renting Milton Hamilton Renting Milton Hamilton

“Hey Dad, is renting a bad idea?”

Renting is not a “bad” idea in certain circumstances. The blog shares the benefits of renting in a high cost area, that provides all of the resources you have been looking for in your living environment (good schools, shopping, proximity to work).

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Retirement Milton Hamilton Retirement Milton Hamilton

“Hey Dad, how do I save for retirement if my employer doesn’t offer a 401k?”

Without having the option of an employer sponsored retirement plan, you can contribute to a Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and/or a Roth Individual Retirement Account (Roth IRA), which are both “similar” in nature to the 401k. The IRA and Roth IRA can be opened at most banks or at a brokerage firm like Fidelity Investments.

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Your Money Milton Hamilton Your Money Milton Hamilton

“Hey Dad, should I buy my dream car now?”

Everybody dreams of that fancy new car. Their “Dream Car”. The car that elevates their status amongst there friends, family, acquaintances, and unknown onlookers. However, in the words of Dave Ramsey, “The best car for you is the car you can afford to pay cash for”. Understand why in this Blog.

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Credit Cards Milton Hamilton Credit Cards Milton Hamilton

“Hey Dad, should I buy a Peloton Bike?”

While this blog specifically mentions a Peloton Bike, it is not about purchasing a Peloton Bike. This blog is about any credit card purchase that you can’t pay off, in full, when the bill is due. Replace “Peloton Bike” in this blog with anything you want to buy. “If you can’t pay cash for it, it’s probably not the right time to buy it”.

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Your Money Milton Hamilton Your Money Milton Hamilton

“Hey Dad, what is my net worth?”

This blog shares how expenses can start to add up very quickly, even for someone who lives with their parents. Calculating your net worth lets you know exactly where you stand financially. It’s an important calculation. This blog also demonstrates the importance of having an emergency fund, to avoid credit card debt for an “emergency” situation.

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Your Money Milton Hamilton Your Money Milton Hamilton

“Hey Dad, how much money can I spend on Xbox Live and Netflix?”

Having “no debt” provides you with a tremendous amount of flexibility with your money. This blog helps you define how your paycheck can be distributed to manage your cost of living more effectively. There is a template included to help you sort out where your money is going and how to reassign your money to areas that are more important to you.

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