Push, Pull, or Pause: The Smart Way to Transfer Money

Push, Pull, or Pause: The Smart Way to Transfer Money

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2098742/fan_mail/new] I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but writing checks is almost a thing of the past. Most people write very few, if any, checks anymore. The digital transfer of money has become quicker and easier with the advent of multiple options for cash transfers, such as ACH, debit cards, Zelle, and Venmo. But, are electronic money transfers safer? If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share [https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share]

Hack Fatigue: Trump Accounts and Public Trust

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2098742/fan_mail/new] "Hacks" are everywhere, including an article I recently read concerning the Trump account "hack" that could turn small savings into a tax-free fortune. After reading the article, I felt it was technically correct, but disingenuous. It is not practically feasible for most people.  If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share [https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share]

Fun Buckets and Retirement Spending

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Can You Think Your Way to Happiness?

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Is Any Safe Withdrawal Rate Truly “Safe”?

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