Financial Literacy Blog

January 18, 2020
by Wealth Meta Admin

2019 Results for CPI, Stocks, Bonds - Calculators Updated

Our calculators have been updated with 2019 data for CPI, S&P 500, bond, and cash returns.

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2019 Results for CPI, Stocks, Bonds - Calculators Updated

January 18, 2020
by Wealth Meta Admin

2019 Results for CPI, Stocks, Bonds - Calculators Updated

Our calculators have been updated with 2019 data for CPI, S&P 500, bond, and cash returns.

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January 14, 2020
by Ashley Chorpenning

Being a Plumber vs. Being a Software Developer - Net Worth Simulations

Here’s what you can learn about plumbers vs software developers / software engineers (and other career paths) by running some comparisons on the Wealth Meta Income and Spending Simulator.

Personal Finance

December 29, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

6 Ways to Exponentially Grow Your Net Worth

Building your net worth is the key to financial success. There are several simple methods anyone can use to improve their net worth. By boosting your income and assets while reducing your liabilities, you can …

Personal Finance, Net Worth

December 18, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

When Does Downsizing Your Home Make Sense?

If you are looking to free up money in your budget and get out of debt, you may want to consider downsizing your home. Downsizing can be a great way to reduce or eliminate your …

Homes and Real Estate

November 30, 2019
by Michael

How to Create A Budget

The good news, budgets are somewhat flexible and provide a sense of confidence and control in life. Check out our thoughts on budgeting and a sample budget setup.

Budgeting

November 22, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

Are You Making These 8 Costly 401k Mistakes?

In order to enjoy a comfortable retirement, it’s vital you save as much as possible. If you want to maximize your retirement reserves, here are the most common 401(k) mistakes to avoid.

Net Worth, Risk Reduction

November 14, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

7 Ways to Live a Prosperous Life in Retirement for Free

Focusing on money alone is not enough to enjoy a life of prosperity in your golden years. Here are some other things you can do that are 100% free.

Personal Finance

November 4, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

How to Organize and Secure Your Financial Documents

Organizing your finances is a great way to help you save time and money as well as offer peace of mind. Here are five steps to get you started, including ways to keep your financial …

Personal Finance

October 17, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

Being a Doctor vs. Being a Software Developer - Net Worth Simulations

Here’s what you can learn about doctors, software developers / software engineers (and other career paths) by running some comparisons on the Wealth Meta Income and Spending Simulator.

Personal Finance

October 7, 2019
by Michael

How My Wife and I Were Able to Start Maxing out Our Retirement

Here’s how my wife and I got to a place where we could max out our annual retirement contributions. By doing so we gave ourselves a nice raise in the form of a tax cut.

Family and Finances, Net Worth

September 30, 2019
by Ashley Chorpenning

7 Things You Can Do Today to Boost Your Financial Well-Being

Getting a handle on your finances may seem like a monumental task. However, when you’re able to make daily progress, you build your financial confidence in no time. If you want to better manage your …

Personal Finance

September 17, 2019
by Michael

Is it a Hobby or a Business - Tax Implications and Perks

Do you have a hobby that creates a bit of cash flow? In this post we explore the gray area between a hobby and business and the tax considerations both situations.

Personal Finance

September 4, 2019
by Emily

Costs and Benefits of Preschool vs College

We all expect college to be expensive, and many parents spend over a decade saving for their children’s college fund. But what about preschool, how much does it really help a child over their lifetime?

Family and Finances