Archive - Financially Speaking

From the archive: Ten Truisms about Personal Finance

We all make mistakes with our spending and saving

Jun 1 •

May 2025

From the archive: Do I practice what I preach?

What is my personal finance strategy?

May 11 •

April 2025

From the archive: max out your Roth IRA

Your older self will be grateful

Apr 27 •

70 is the new 62

Don't be shortsighted and claim Social Security early

Apr 13 •

March 2025

February 2025

How Not To Be Scammed

Never let your guard down

Feb 16 •

From the mailbag: Car Talk

No, leasing your car is not financially sensible

Feb 2 •

January 2025

From the Archive: Saving for College

A 529 plan is the most tax-efficient way to do so

Jan 12 •

December 2024

The Ten Commandments of Financial Planning

A few key principles guide me

Dec 29, 2024 •

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