Money, Nursing, Food, Life.
by Long Pham
The Monthly vs. Annual lump-sum IRA contribution timing experiment February 2013 update.
| Fund | Shares | Price | Cost Basis | Market Value | Gain/Loss | Gain/Loss % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTSMX | 200.94 | 38.08 | 6,852.18 | 7,651.77 | 799.59 | 11.67 |
| VGTSX | 185.04 | 15.29 | 2,652.61 | 2,829.22 | 176.61 | 6.66 |
| VBMFX | 102.56 | 11.03 | 1,130.78 | 1,131.30 | 0.52 | 0.05 |
| Totals: | 10,635.57 | 11,612.29 | 976.72 | 9.18 |
Account Summary : Continue Reading
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Sometimes I wish I was still in the military. I miss the camaraderie, doing something different all the time, and the chance of adrenaline driven action. Most of all, I wish I had access to the Thrift Savings Plan.
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) became available to the military in late 2001. It’s a 401(k) Continue Reading
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The USAA Cash Rewards American Express Card will appeal to consumers with excellent credit looking to maximize their cash back rebate. This credit card gives you the backing of two companies that are known for their superior customer service and excellent financial products.
Cardholders receive the following benefits:
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The deadline to switch from paper checks to electronic payments, or direct deposit, for payments of Social Security, VA, or other federal benefits from the U.S. Treasury is by March 1, 2013.
The mandatory change is expected to save taxpayers $120 million a year. Recipients, or those who will be applying for federal benefits Continue Reading
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I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical about The 4-Hour Workweek (4HWW) when I picked it up. I figured it was going to be a gimmicky book on how to make money fast and easily on the internet. In fact, some of the book is about that particular topic. However, I found that I Continue Reading
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Fidelity Investments reported that the average balance of a 401(k) account grew to a record $77,300 at the end of 2012. This is an 11.87% increase from 2011’s average 401(k) balance of $69,100. Further, Fidelity says participants saved an average of 8% of their annual salary. When employer contributions (matching) is included, the amount increased Continue Reading
