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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
What To Do When Volatility Strikes
At one of our recent Investment Committee meetings, we decided to go around the table and talk about headlines (either that have happened or could
Are Atlantans Drowning in Debt?
This week, Experian (one of the three big companies that monitors your credit), released a report showing the average debt for America’s 20 biggest cities
Optimistic But Some Worries
I’ve always tended to be an optimistic person, especially when it comes to investing. People can say it’s because that’s the industry I work in and
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