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Factors of Wealth Building: The Accumulation Phase
There are two phases of wealth building and this article speaks to the “accumulation phase.” How to grow a money tree that produces enough fruit to support your way of life.
Compare Job Offers: A Spreadsheet to Compute Hourly Earnings
It’s tough to compare job offers. Some have a high base wage — others, great benefits. Are you okay taking call? Do they expect 30 hours per week or 60? There are so many variables when comparing contracts. I found hourly earnings to be the equalizer when I was going through various offers. Check out the spreadsheet to run the numbers for yourself!
Manage a Major Purchase: Conquer with these Considerations
Ah, the daunting task of tackling a major purchase without feeling like you are taking three steps back furthering your financial goals. House, car, or camper they are all a lot to stomach, but it can be done.
Asset Allocation: Keep it Simple
Professionals tend to complicate asset allocation even when a few simple investments keep up with the pros.
The Psychology of Money
The behaviors and mindsets that influence financial outcomes. Success is in the eye of the beholder.
Handling Student Loans
Student loans are a reality of most high opportunity cost professions. How student loans are handled determines financial success.
Is your Personal Residence an Investment: The Age Old Debate
I have been told most of my life that purchasing a home is important and a good long-term investment. Now I am not certain that is true. Was it ever true? Read conflicting opinions from two well respected financial gurus.
Spending Ratios: Percents by Category
Where to send your dollars each month. Better yet, how much to spend and how much to invest.
Mandatory SRNA Money Move Before December 31st
The opportunity for the Roth conversion expires December 31st for each tax year. SRNAs need to make the move.
Find a Battle Buddy: Your Financial Success Depends on it
Financial success is not an individual support. Find that certain person who will make your success inevitable.
Evaluating your Financial Fitness
Financial comparisons are tough, especially for professions with a high opportunity costs. Read about the best way to set short and long-term financial goals.
Money Management: How to Start Investing
Learn about a great place to start your investing journey. You don’t need a complicated strategy to be a successful investor. Read what the experts have found to work best.
How Much do I Need to Retire?
Use The 4% Rule to determine when you can safely and comfortably retire full time.
Money Management: Cash or Credit?
The type of payment method can greatly influence how much you spend. Being mindful of such aspects of personal finance makes a big difference in the long run.
CRNA Money, Now What?
It feels good to be a practicing CRNA and see the paycheck that accompanies the position. But what to do now that I am earning CRNA level compensation?
The Financial Cocktail Principles of Investing
The Financial Cocktail simplifies the investing process. Everyone can make changes to their thinking and actions, just how The Financial Cocktail continues to learn and develop alongside readers.
Personal Finance: Where to Start?
Everyone starts somewhere. It is ideal to learn about finances before you graduate high school, but we all start somewhere. It is never too late to get your finances in order. You will feel better and your relationships will strengthen. There is nothing to lose.
The Financial Cocktail
Welcome to The Financial Cocktail, your home for healthcare personal finance conversation. Made by a CRNA for CRNAs.