Money Fitness Journey

    • Weekend Roundup Volume: 12

    This is where I will talk about all the great Blogs, Videos, and Podcasts that are out there. I will pick a few of my favorite articles and podcasts that inspired me this week.

    Articles

    3-Legged Retirement Stool? I’ll Take The 5-Legged Retirement Platform 

    by Military Dollar

    “I’d rather have a sturdier, more resilient retirement. For that reason, I’d like a bigger retirement structure supported by more legs. That’s why I’m working on building my 5-legged retirement platform.”

    I completely agree with this and love this post really breaks it down. Far too often I see people only into real estate or only have money in a 401K. I like to have multiple legs when It comes to the idea of retirement.

    Five things I don’t regret spending money on

    by Reaching for FI

    “But saving money isn’t the whole story—sometimes there are times when it makes more sense to spend money than not to spend it. “

    This journey is not about deprivation. It’s about spending based on what you value while saving for your future.

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    Podcasts

    DR 236 – How to Build Wealth on Any Income

    DR 271 – My Take on the Ultimate Buy and Hold Strategy

    by Dough Roller

    Two great podcasts that really hit home that anyone can build wealth no matter the income. The second podcasts talk about a great investing strategy.

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    FIRE HACKS

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    My favorite free financial tool to manage my net worth is Personal Capital. You get a $20 Amazon gift card for signing up. 

    My favorite free investing platform is M1 Finance. You get $10 for signing up. No trading or management fees plus you can buy fractional shares. 

    My favorite Credit Card Hack is American Express Platinum, Hilton Honors Aspire, and Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX. So far they paid me over $2,200 this year to use these cards. 

    My favorite phone service is Mint Mobile. You get a $15 renewal credit for signing up. I get a year of phone service for a rock bottom price of $240. As a guy who travels and lives in an RV full-time, this service has been amazing.