TD Ameritrade has decided to change out its entire commission free ETF lineup. They are dropping almost all the Vanguard and iShares ETFs. The list used to have 100 commission free ETFs and now it will have 296.

Oct. 17, 2017, 7:34 p.m.

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If you’re interested in FIRE (financial independence / retire early) you need to try this simulator. This walk through details my own personal finances as a single mother currently living abroad.

Oct. 15, 2017, 12:25 a.m.

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Having a good credit score will save you money every time you try to take out a loan, whether it is for a car, a mortgage or to start a business. Getting and maintaining a high credit score is an important part of your financial health.

Oct. 4, 2017, 5:43 a.m.

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It primarily depends on your expenses and how long you live. The more frugal you are, the less you need in savings. Calculators and in depth analysis included here.

Sept. 2, 2017, 9:07 p.m.

Sept. 2, 2017, 9:07 p.m.

We all know that owning and operating a car costs money. But not everyone realizes how much, or how large the difference between types of cars can be. The main categories to know about are depreciation, gas mileage, insurance, interest and maintenance.

Aug. 25, 2017, 7:07 p.m.

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One of the simplest tenets of wealth creation is to “pay yourself first.” In other words, put money into your savings account. There are many types and we explain them here.

Aug. 18, 2017, 6:13 p.m.

Aug. 18, 2017, 6:13 p.m.

The best day in my financial life was the day I started automating my retirement contributions. I recall a lot of stress in past years centered around market conditions, getting the ‘best deal’, and second guessing the whole process of contributing to my retirement vs buying a rental or doing something even more risky.

Aug. 9, 2017, 9:01 p.m.

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The number one mistake people make in planning for retirement is underestimating how long they’ll live. The longer you end up living the greater your risk of under saving is.

Aug. 2, 2017, 12:21 a.m.

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Many people would call my lifestyle that of a digital nomad because my main source of income comes from work on the computer and I travel regularly. Which means I've amassed a wealth of knowledge when it comes to financial matters of living abroad. And today I share some of my insight with you.

July 7, 2017, 11:56 p.m.

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Municipal bonds are like the opposite of a lottery ticket: safe, secure, unexciting. Also unlike a lottery ticket, municipal bonds likely have a place in your investment portfolio. Here are some basics on municipal bonds and how to use them as part of your investment strategy.

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