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Retirement Doesn’t Have To Be Scary
Americans are in big trouble when it comes to financial freedom, and ever being in a position to retire. The numbers and statistics for people
Flavor of the Week
Some sayings just take us back to certain memories. They allow us to remember certain instances from the past. The saying “flavor of the week” is
Does A Quiet Market Spell Trouble?
The VIX, a trademarked ticker symbol for the Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index, is a measure of implied volatility in the market over
Introducing CIA Success Stories
Dear CIA readers, we’ve got something new for you! If you love reading our blog then stay tuned for our monthly feature – The Success
The Winning Streak
Ever been a part of a winning streak? Either as a fan or a competitor? They are great. They are fun and we tend to
Would You Pass this Money and Happiness Quiz?
I’ve recently released a new book called, “You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think,” and in it, I analyze the financial bare minimums needed for
How Do You Define Happiness?
I’ve recently written a book about money and happiness called You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think (McGraw Hill Education, $18) which gives you a step
Choosing to Retire Happy
Times have changed. The pensions we once knew don’t exist as they once did. Even for pensions that do still exist if you took on
Can You Sell Your Life Insurance Policy – For Cash?
I’ll tell you right out of the gate – this might be the creepiest financial topic I’ve ever researched. But, just like any financial option
Real Life Monopoly
Remember playing Monopoly? I loved the game (at least for the first hour or so of play)! Everyone had a different strategy, but the flow
Apple & Beats: If you can’t beat ’em, buy ’em
I have been fascinated these past few weeks wondering why Apple is reportedly buying Beats, a “low tech” company that’s only been around for three
A New Car, That’s More Than Free
Seriously, that’s not a typo. Here’s why the Nissan Leaf is essentially “free” in Georgia, and this isn’t even accounting for what you’ll save on
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