Most people run out of money before their next paycheck not because they earn too little, but because they don’t really know how to save. During the accumulation phase, saving is often far more important than increasing income. To save money, you have to pay close attention to your daily expenses. Not the big, obvious […]
What is the best way to invest small amounts of money every month?The answer I found—after reading and watching many videos from investment experts—is simple: ETFs. But there is a small problem… time. When you invest for the long term—10, 15, or even 20 years—ETFs are a great solution. Investing small amounts every month can
Perhaps the simplest way I can save $5,000 in a year.
Somewhere on the edge of the world, in the far and frozen north, lived the snowmen. And since all they needed was cold and snow, the number of snowmen was always increasing. As happens in life, and in our story, a bigger snowman decided to become king over the snowmen. Since no one had anything
A November update on my small stock market portfolio: deposits, dividends, and progress toward my goal of reaching $15,000 by 2029.
A beginner investor’s monthly stock market journal: November portfolio update, dividend reinvesting, and progress toward a $15,000 goal by 2029
A midlife plan, a big dream, and a $15,000 goal. A personal journey of late financial realizations, long-term investing, and saving for a family trip to the United States by 2029.
I’ve always wanted to do this—at least once in my life. Maybe when I retire and finally have more free time. Right now, it’s just too expensive for me to take a vacation in the United States. I’ve made plans, looked for cheaper routes… but it’s tough. Plane tickets for a family of four cost