For some time now, I have been looking at how to diversify my portfolio with an increased real estate investment allocation. And just a few days ago, I wrote an article questioning whether to use your IRA to buy real estate. At the time I wrote the article about using your IRA to buy real estate, […]
Quick Tips to Look Your Best on a Budget
Just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t look good. And I’m not talking about just the superficial, “how’s my hair?” looking good. What I’m talking about is looking good inside and outside. How’s your appearance? Maybe gained a few pounds? Have bags under your eyes from too many late nights? Are you married? […]
Is a CPA Worth It?
Last summer, I was reborn. After working for over 20 years in the corporate world, I suddenly found myself out of work – and not by my own choice. Like many closely-held companies, my employer ran into financial problems and decided to lay off some of the higher paid employees to try and quickly right […]
Use Your IRA to Buy Real Estate
As a good Financial Slacker, I have been diligently putting money into 401Ks for years. And when I changed jobs, I rolled those 401Ks into IRAs. After years of regular automatic contributions, I have accumulated a substantial amount in these pretax accounts. Currently, these pre-tax accounts are primarily invested in mutual funds with a small […]
Vacation Rental Not Just a Value Choice
On your last vacation or trip out of town, you probably booked yourself at a nice hotel. It had housekeeping services, maybe a pool, maybe a restaurant. Was breakfast included in your rate? Did you upgrade from a single room to a suite? Not the Financial Slackers. Instead of a hotel, we stayed in a […]
How To Play Golf and Stay Within Your Budget
For those that follow this site, you probably know that I have recently taken up golf as a hobby. Why would anyone want to play golf you may be asking? Isn’t golf a good-old-boy activity? A carryback to the days of elite clubs that excluded everyone but rich white guys? There’s no disputing that golf […]
