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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador started the topic Looking Towards Retirement – Asset Allocation in the forum Save for retirement 7 years, 9 months ago
I am about to celebrate my 54th birthday! Each year at this time, I look at my retirement funds and reassess how they are allocated. When I started saving for retirement in my early 20’s, retirement seemed so far away. Now it seems to be right around the corner. When I set up my first IRA at age 21, I knew I had years on my side, and I could be a…[Read more]
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador started the topic Looking Towards Retirement – Asset Allocation in the forum Save for retirement 7 years, 9 months ago
I am about to celebrate my 54th birthday! Each year at this time, I look at my retirement funds and reassess how they are allocated. When I started saving for retirement in my early 20’s retirement seemed so far away, now it seems to be right around the corner. When I setup my first IRA at age 21, I knew I had years on my side, and I could be a…[Read more]
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador replied to the topic Best cities to retire in the forum Plan your retirement 7 years, 9 months ago
There are some great looking cities on that list. As a Californian, I’d love to stay local.
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador started the topic Taming our green-eyed monster will help us save money. in the forum Grow your savings 7 years, 9 months ago
How many times have we visited a friend’s home and gazed at their beautiful belongings only wishing to go out and purchase some of what they have? Just yesterday I was admiring a gorgeous centerpiece at a friend’s home, and I asked her where she got it. When she told me where she bought it at Costco, I said, “Oh, I’m going to get one too!”
Then…[Read more]
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador replied to the topic What's your financial New Year's resolution? in the forum Grow your savings 7 years, 9 months ago
My goal this year is to increase my retirement savings. I just found out that I am able to sock away a bit more than I am. I also want to see about paying off a bit more on our mortgage. Can you tell that I have retirement on the mind? Both of these goals mean that we will be cutting back on travel this year.
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador started the topic A "No Spend" Month in the forum Grow your savings 8 years, 9 months ago
Once or twice a year my husband and I declare it a “No Spend” month. And I decided that this month of March, even though it is my birthday month, is a “No Spend” month. We like to do this for a couple of reasons. First and foremost it save us money! Second, it also forces us to be a more creative with our free time. Instead of heading over to the…[Read more]
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador started the topic A "No Spend" Month in the forum Grow your savings 8 years, 9 months ago
Once or twice a year my husband and I declare it a “No Spend” month. And I decided that this month of March, even though it is my birthday month, is a “No Spend” month. We like to do this for a couple of reasons. First and foremost it save us money! Second, it also forces us to be a more creative with our free time. Instead of heading over to the…[Read more]
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador started the topic A "No Spend" Month in the forum Grow your savings 8 years, 9 months ago
Once or twice a year my husband and I declare it a “No Spend” month. And I decided that this month of March, even though it is my birthday month, is a “No Spend” month. We like to do this for a couple of reasons. First and foremost it save us money! Second, it also forces us to be a more creative with our free time. Instead of heading over to the…[Read more]
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador started the topic A "No Spend" Month in the forum Grow your savings 8 years, 9 months ago
Once or twice a year my husband and I declare it a “No Spend” month. And I decided that this month of March, even though it is my birthday month, is a “No Spend” month. We like to do this for a couple of reasons. First and foremost it save us money! Second, it also forces us to be a more creative with our free time. Instead of heading over to the…[Read more]
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Stacey Daprile – Ambassador replied to the topic Setting Goals When Starting Over Again in the forum My journey 8 years, 9 months ago
I have had to start all over after a divorce. It meant taking a hard look at where I was and what I wanted. After some soul searching I moved to a much smaller place and left a beloved job so that I could make more money. It was all necessary and it all worked out well. While I admit I have feelings of nostalgia for my former home and job – I am…[Read more]