Check out this article I wrote for Law Practice Today and how your millionaire next-door neighbor got to where he or she is with some simple practices.
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Your Savings Rate is More Important Than Your Rate of Return
Your rate of return means nothing if you have no savings. Too often we get caught up trying to find the right investment, thinking that “the one” will make us wealthy. Forget the nonsense. Focus on the rate you control: the amount that you’re saving.
Read MoreLooking to Outsource?
Sometimes life is too busy and you don’t want to do it all yourself. Over the years, many people have asked me to connect them with the “good guys” in the financial services industry. Below are people and companies that I’ve personally vetted (often meeting them in person). Know that they are paid advertisers on the site but that I routinely recommend them to friends and colleagues and would do so even if they weren’t advertisers.
Earnest
Earnest combines technology with financial backing from Navient to offer better customer service and good rates.
Student Loan Planner
Many readers have already used Student Loan Planner to help them figure out the optimal repayment strategy for their student loans.
Pradeep Audho
Looking for an insurance agent that won't try to talk you into buying whole life? Pradeep is no frills and no pressure.
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5 Big Money Items For Law Students
Planning ahead for your financial future can greatly lessen the burden once you graduate. Here are some things to keep in mind to set you up for success before your career even begins.
I’m Paying $7/mo for My iPhone Plan
Are you getting what you pay for from your phone plan? Learn how I decreased my bill but still kept the same functionality, effectively reducing my costs every month.
How to Know if You’re Saving Enough
Saving money can come with a lot of anxiety, and one of the biggest is worrying if you’ve saved enough to live the life you want when you retire. The answer could be your savings rate.
Budgeting is For Professionals
Budgeting can prevent certain questions and anxiety from forming concerning big ticket items like rent and credit card bills. It takes the guess work out of your financial life.
Budgeting is For Beginners
After a certain amount of time, your spending becomes very habitual, leading your budget to become a little unecessary once you’ve realized you spend/save sweet spot.
Your Lawyer Survival Kit
Hear from fellow reader Alex about what he considers to be “splurge-worthy” while still saving money with his Lawyer Survival Kit.
Your Startup Disk Is Almost Full
In our everyday lives there will always be a million unanswered emails or something you haven’t gotten to in months. Don’t let the dredge of tasks every day get the better of you, invest in yourself today so you can reap the rewards in the future.
How to Manage Travel Rewards
Are you letting travel points expire? Read more about how to manage your travel points effectively and efficiently to indulge your inner traveler.
