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The very best time to save money

Last updated on: February 1, 2019 by David Lewis Filed Under: Saving Money Tagged With: bad money habits, best money saving ideas, good money habits, how to save money, money-saving tips, save money, save money now, saving money advice, saving money for the future, simple ideas to save money, simple ways to save money

When I was a young and stoopid 20-something, I lived life by the seat of my britches. I saved some money but not a lot and it was never consistent. There were also times when that savings ran dry, which eventually bit me in the arse because I hadn’t established a habit of regular saving. […]

How President Trump can motivate you to save more money

Last updated on: March 5, 2019 by David Lewis Filed Under: Financial Planning, Saving Money Tagged With: easy ways to save money, get out of debt and save money, money saving strategies, save money now, save more money, saving money, Trump

Apparently, when Trump was elected president, college campuses all over the U.S. had “cry ins”, where students sat inside and… cried. … because their favored candidate lost. Also, therapy dogs and… play-doh. And… exams were made optional. And so on. I dunno, seems like a bunch of emotional hemophiliacs attending an expensive pre-school. Actually, that’s […]

How to capitalize on the defunct Trump bump

Last updated on: March 5, 2019 by David Lewis Filed Under: Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Saving Money Tagged With: how to save money, retire, retirement plan, retirement savings, save money now, savings, Trump bump

Just when I thought our hurricane woes were over, another one hit Florida. We have family there so I was a little worried but thankfully no one was affected… at least not seriously. There’s something about natural disasters that makes me think that maybe, just maybe, I am not as good at predicting the future […]

What if you can’t afford to save money?

Last updated on: August 14, 2018 by David Lewis Filed Under: Financial Planning, Life Insurance, Saving Money Tagged With: how to save money, life insurance buyer's guide, money-saving tips, save money, save money now, save more money, saving money, simple ways to save money

Recently, someone recommended I listen to the You Are Not So Smart podcast. I gotta say, it’s pretty good. I don’t agree with everything the host and guests say and some of the podcast titles I’d have named differently, but… overall, some very valuable lessons which can be applied to your own finances if you […]

Why the Joker cannot be blackmailed

Last updated on: May 14, 2018 by David Lewis Filed Under: Financial Planning, Saving Money Tagged With: financial planning, how to save money, money saving ideas, money saving strategies, quick financial tips to save money, save money fast, save money for financial goals, save money now, save money tips, saving money

Most modern superheroes are handcuffed by their own morality. They won’t kill people, no matter what. They might beat people up, but they have a line they won’t cross. Batman was sort of like that in the “Dark Knight” series. The Flash. Superman. Spiderman. Wonderwoman. Captain America. … and so on. But… villains? It’s a […]