Radical Finances

Roth, IRA, 401(k), oh my! How to figure out where to put your investment money

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If you’re confused about where to put your investments and in what order, I break it down to a simple order. … Read More

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What to do when you’re paid biweekly

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You’re not getting bonus checks, even if it feels like you are. But getting paid biweekly gives you an chance to ensure some serious savings. When people get paid a regular income, it can happen at various frequencies, but there … Read More … Read More

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2022 in review: Best posts of the year

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I recap the best posts of 2022, including the ones my readers liked and the ones I’m most proud of. Happy end of the year! It’s been a good year for me. After more than two years of work, I … Read More … Read More

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The data is in: You can’t beat the market

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I look at S&P SPIVA scorecards for mutual funds, which confirm what we already knew about investing: that you can’t beat the market. Note: I’m not a financial advisor. I don’t offer financial (or legal) advice. My job is to … Read More … Read More

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How to stay motivated when paying off a mortgage

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Creating little milestones will help you stay motivated and give you a sense of accomplishment, even if your mortgage takes years to pay off. I logged into my mortgage account this month and saw something very exciting: Do you see … Read More … Read More

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How to write 750,000 words: 10 years of Empathic Finance

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I reflect on ten years of blogging, working to help people succeed with their finances and live a more authentic and radical life. On November 12, 2012, I was in a hostel on the big island in Hawaii. While on … Read More … Read More

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How to rollover your 401(k) to Fidelity

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I explore the process of doing a rollover of a 401(k) to an IRA at Fidelity Investments for the first time. UPDATE: Added in details on whether you are rolling over pre-tax funds or Roth funds. I’ve been taking a … Read More … Read More

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Sign up for student loan debt relief right now

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Student loan debt relief is here, but Republicans are trying to stop it from happening. You should sign up now anyway. In August of this year, President Biden announced that millions of people would be getting some or all of … Read More … Read More

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Are you ready to lose your job?

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Most of the important steps you need to take to handle a job loss happen before you lose your job. Here are those steps. A few years ago, I was let go from my full-time job. It had nothing to … Read More … Read More

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How therapists can help clients with money (and earn continuing education credit too)

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I announce my new money wellness course for therapists where you can earn continuing education (CE) credit hours I am not a therapist, but my work overlaps with mental health practitioners in many ways. While many financial professionals will just … Read More … Read More

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