Should I Reinvest Dividends? Handy Andy’s Lessons!
If you’re asking me, “should dividends be reinvested?” I am telling you that the answer is always a resounding YES! Now, if you’re asking me if those dividends should be reinvested back into the same stock that earned those dividends, that is a much different question! But don’t worry, I’m here to help cut through […]
Handy Andy’s Lessons – How to Save Money WITH Credit Cards
Welcome back to the second of the most anticipated series of all time, HANDY ANDY’S LESSONS! In the first episode of Handy Andy’s Lessons, we talked about starting a dividend portfolio, but now we’re here with a personal finance subject – how to save money WITH credit cards! Click to jump to a section: I know […]
Hey Andy – Why Do People Invest?
To someone that is not an investor in the stock market, beginning to invest can be absolutely terrifying, and guess what – I 100% understand. It’s easy to get lost in the industry jargon and the numbers people talk about and just be turned off from investing altogether, but I am here to answer the […]
Upside Review: Easy Free Money, or Waste of Time Scam?
You might’ve heard about the Upside app on the radio. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s worth the time. Contributor Andy Shuler took a try with the app to give us his very own unbiased Upside review. Will it save the average person money? Get reading and find out. The average American drove 14,263 miles in […]
A Free Calculator to Help You Calculate Your Dollar Cost Average Investments!
Updated: 9/07/2023 One of the most beautiful things about dollar cost averaging (or “ratable lump sum investing”) is that you’re buying on a predetermined timeline. The downside of this is that it can make it extremely tough to track your actual cost basis, however…and that’s why I made a free calculator to help! Key Takeaways […]
Bitcoin, Gold, Stocks, or I-Bonds – What is the Best Hedge Against Inflation?
More often than not, inflation is something that isn’t that pertinent to the everyday person, but that’s not the world that we currently live in. When inflation nearly reached 10% in any year, it’s completely valid to freak out a little bit and start looking for the best hedge against inflation. Key Takeaways: Inflation is […]
MYTH BUSTED! Money IS Important for Happiness
One thing that I always heard as a kid was that “money can’t buy happiness” but the older I’ve grown, I really think I disagree with this – and now I have some cold, hard facts to back it up – money IS important for happiness! Key Takeaways: In this post, I’m going to cover […]
Credit Cards? Pshh. Let’s Break Down the Debit Card Advantages and Disadvantages
In the personal finance community, there are many varying opinions on all topics imaginable. And as you might anticipate, some of them can get pretty feisty – well, one of those debates is about credit vs. debit cards. Credit cards have a ton of perks as you might know, but there are also many debit […]
Planning to Tax Loss Harvest? BEWARE of the Wash Sale Tax!
Updated 3/20/2024 One thing that many investors will realize throughout their investing journey is that trading in and out of stocks can be extremely expensive due to the amount of taxes you’ll pay. To try to minimize that impact, they’ll try to tax loss harvest but if you do it incorrectly, you’re going to get […]
Sure I Save Taxes, but is the 401k Worth It?
Updated 3/28/2024 The 401k is one of the most popular tools for investing for retirement because so many employers offer it. But, believe it or not, there’s some skepticism about whether it’s worth it. In this post, I want to dive deep into the 401k and explore the times when it’s the most beneficial and […]
