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39

This number seems so ominous. So close to forty, but not. Actually, that’s how old I am right now. Wait a minute–that does look really bad, now that I am staring that number in bold black print. Maybe I should just forget about this post… But I need to reel myself in and focus on the point: It’s been a month since my birthday and … Continue reading 39

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Financial Independence, Investing, Life and Money, Retirement, Saving, The Psychology of Money

Retirement Number

For Americans, the ideal retirement number being touted is $1 million. This is based on the 4% withdrawal rate. So if you make it $40,000 a year, you need about one million dollars to retire. This idea of having to save $1 million in the bank for retirement scares me a lot. My husband and I don’t make a lot of money and just thinking … Continue reading Retirement Number

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Investing, Life and Money, Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Risk, Spending Money

Money in Bank Accounts

This week is the last week of September, which means three more months left to finish the goals I wanted to accomplish for the year. When I started early on in January, I knew I didn’t want to fill my plate with too many unnecessary projects. I deliberately chose the goals that I thought I could easily accomplish in a year. The biggest goal was … Continue reading Money in Bank Accounts

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Rental Properties

I’ve been a big fan of Paula Pant for a long time. I love her personality when I hear her on her podcast. Her approach to money resonates with me. As a woman and an immigrant, I feel like I have a connection with her. I’m glad that she’s a very strong representative of a financially successful immigrant woman of color. Her path to financial … Continue reading Rental Properties

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