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  • The Power of Health Savings Accounts
    How the Least Sexy Savings Account Could be Your Retirement Best Friend If you or a family member is enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) offer a strongly-tax-advantaged way to put aside money for inevitable future health expenses. The Triple-Tax Advantaged Retirement Secret Weapon When it comes to retirement
  • The Great Retirement Account Roundup
    Where Do I Put All of This Money!? Once we’re on board with saving money and getting down with our frugal selves, the question becomes, “What do I do with these savings?” With the large variety of retirement account options available, it can be confusing knowing where to put your hard-earned cash. In this post
  • The Basics of Financial Independence
    Quit your job with the powers of discipline and math There are a number of reasons why someone may choose to pursue financial independence (or FIRE). I personally consider achieving financial independence as a way to achieve the freedom and time I need to pursue meaningful work that interests me while living life on my
  • Is Bigger Better When it Comes to US Equity Index Funds?
    A Closer Look at the Historical Performance of US Equity Capitalization-Based Indexes As an index fund investor with a long-term investment horizon, I have always been intrigued by small-cap and mid-cap index funds, especially their value-based incarnations. They boast higher-than average annual returns when compared to the S&P 500 over long periods of time. Taking