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The Financial Planning Process: Your Route to Financial Independence!
PERSONAL FINANCE, F.I.R.E., FUNDAMENTALS, RETIREMENT

The Financial Planning Process: Your Route to Financial Independence!

By Joe DiSanto
Get Ahead With These Retirement Planning Tips for 2023
RETIREMENT

Get Ahead With These Retirement Planning Tips for 2023

By Ananyaa Bhowmik
Is it too early to start working on your retirement plan? Is it too late? What factors should you consider when planning for your retirement? And where do you even…
4 Investment Accounts That Can Advance Your Financial Goals
Curation, INVESTING, RETIREMENT

4 Investment Accounts That Can Advance Your Financial Goals

By Linda Meltzer
4 Investment Accounts That Can Advance Your Financial Goals was written by Linda Meltzer and originally appeared on Savoteur. Linda is the founder of The Cents of Money, a personal…
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to Build Wealth – Do They Really Work?
Curation, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to Build Wealth – Do They Really Work?

By Chloe Mcqueen
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to Build Wealth - Do They Really Work? was written by Chloe McQeen and originally appeared on Hello Sensible. Chloe is the creator behind It’s Not Your…
10 Best Vanguard Index Funds To Buy This Year
Curation, INVESTING, RETIREMENT

10 Best Vanguard Index Funds To Buy This Year

By Marjolein
10 Best Vanguard Index Funds To Buy This Year was written by Marjolein Dilven and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Marjolein is the founder of Radical FIRE. She has a…
Leaving Your Job? Don’t Forget to Pack Your 401k
Curation, RETIREMENT

Leaving Your Job? Don’t Forget to Pack Your 401k

By Dori Zinn
Leaving Your Job? Don’t Forget to Pack Your 401k was written by Dori Zinn and originally appeared on Young and the Invested. It has been republished with permission. Advertiser Disclosure “The…
The 5 Best States To Retire (And 5 Worst)
Curation, REAL ESTATE, RETIREMENT

The 5 Best States To Retire (And 5 Worst)

By John Dealbreuin
The 5 Best States To Retire (And 5 Worst) was written by John Dealbreuin and originally appeared on Savoteur. John came from a third-world country to the US with only…
What is The Infinite Banking Concept? What Are The Pros and Cons?
PERSONAL FINANCE, INSURANCE, RETIREMENT

What is The Infinite Banking Concept? What Are The Pros and Cons?

By Joe DiSanto
Infinite banking offers a way for ordinary people to take charge of their finances and grow their wealth. Popularized by R. Nelson Nash in his book "Becoming Your Own Banker," this unique…
The MPI Account: Is This Our Golden Ticket (Or Just A Sketchy Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policy)?
INSURANCE, INVESTING, RETIREMENT

The MPI Account: Is This Our Golden Ticket (Or Just A Sketchy Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policy)?

By Joe DiSanto
An MPI (Maximum Premium Indexing) account combines life insurance and a retirement plan. It's pitched as having the ability to compound your wealth at a higher-than-average rate while protecting your…
How to Write a Resignation Letter: A Simple Step by Step Guide
Curation, PRODUCTIVITY, RETIREMENT

How to Write a Resignation Letter: A Simple Step by Step Guide

By Amanda Kay
How to Write a Resignation Letter: A Simple Step by Step Guide was written by Amanda Kay and originally appeared on Savoteur. Amanda Kay, Employment Specialist and founder of My…
Retirement Gifts for Women: Our List of the 60 Best
Curation, F.I.R.E., RETIREMENT

Retirement Gifts for Women: Our List of the 60 Best

By Linda Meltzer
Retirement Gifts for Women: Our List of the 60 Best was written by Linda Meltzer and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Back in…
Mega Backdoor Roth IRA: Is It Really Mega?
Curation, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Mega Backdoor Roth IRA: Is It Really Mega?

By Theresa Bedford
Mega Backdoor Roth IRA: Is It Really Mega? was written by Theresa Bedford and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. The Mega Backdoor Roth…
Life Insurance Rates By Age: Is There An Ideal Time To Get Insured?
INSURANCE, RETIREMENT

Life Insurance Rates By Age: Is There An Ideal Time To Get Insured?

By Contributor
Life Insurance Rates By Age was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
Roth IRA vs. 401(k): Which Is The Better Option?
PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Roth IRA vs. 401(k): Which Is The Better Option?

By Mike Zaccardi
Roth IRA vs. 401(k) was written by Mike Zaccardi and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. The Roth IRA and 401(k) are two of…
Big Picture Investing: Why You Need to Get in the Game Now!
FUNDAMENTALS, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Big Picture Investing: Why You Need to Get in the Game Now!

By Joe DiSanto
If you have been poking around my blog, you’ve probably figured out that my ultimate goal is to help you reach some version of "financial independence" (or even just plain…
No Income Tax States: Who Benefits From Living in One
F.I.R.E., RETIREMENT, TAXES

No Income Tax States: Who Benefits From Living in One

By Riley Adams
No Income Tax States was written by Riley Adams and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Everyone wants to have lower taxes. Taxes are…
Here Are 40 of the Best Jobs for Retirees
F.I.R.E., INCOME, RETIREMENT

Here Are 40 of the Best Jobs for Retirees

By Linda Meltzer
The Best Jobs for Retirees was written by Linda Meltzer of The Cents of Money. It originally appeared on Your Money Geek and has been republished with permission. Are you…
What is An Annuity (and How Annuities Work!)
RETIREMENT, INSURANCE, PERSONAL FINANCE

What is An Annuity (and How Annuities Work!)

By Joe DiSanto
Imagine getting paid $1000 every month for the rest of your life. You don't need to work for it and you can spend it however you want. Sounds like a…
Can I Work and Collect Social Security
INCOME, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

Can I Work and Collect Social Security

By Brian Thorp
Can I Work and Collect Social Security was written by Brian Thorp, and originally appeared you Your Money Geek. It has been republished with permission. Around 64% of Americans have…
Adding Tax Diversification to Your Retirement Portfolio
RETIREMENT, TAXES

Adding Tax Diversification to Your Retirement Portfolio

By Contributor
Have you ever considered the possibility that you may earn a higher income after you retire than you have now? It sounds crazy, I know, but it’s not as uncommon…
Should You Plan on Working Past Retirement?
RETIREMENT

Should You Plan on Working Past Retirement?

By Kristin McCasey
Working past retirement may sound contradictory. I mean, it isn't really retirement if you have to work, is it? But there are actually some pretty solid reasons to work during…
What Is a Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Investment (and Should You Do It)?
REAL ESTATE, RETIREMENT, TAXES

What Is a Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Investment (and Should You Do It)?

By Joe DiSanto
Why would you buy real estate in your IRA? The biggest benefit of a self-directed IRA real estate investment is the awesome opportunity for your money to grow...tax-deferred! Be it…
What Is a Self-Directed 401k?
RETIREMENT, INVESTING, TAXES

What Is a Self-Directed 401k?

By Joe DiSanto
Will you have enough money in retirement? The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that only 43% of United States workers participate in a retirement savings plan. This survey was actually specific…
What is a Dividend and Why Would You Invest in Dividend Stocks?
FUNDAMENTALS, INVESTING, RETIREMENT

What is a Dividend and Why Would You Invest in Dividend Stocks?

By Joe DiSanto
Dividends can be a very valuable part of your investment portfolio. They can reduce your overall portfolio risk, increase your profits, and offer tax advantages.  But what are dividends? And…
What is Asset Protection Planning (and How Do You Achieve It)?
FUNDAMENTALS, REAL ESTATE, RETIREMENT

What is Asset Protection Planning (and How Do You Achieve It)?

By Joe DiSanto
What do we mean when we say "Asset Protection Planning"? To answer that, we first need to understand to what “assets” we are actually referring. Over the course of your…
How to Make Your Money Work for You: 7 Modern Methods for Investing in “The Market”
PERSONAL FINANCE, FUNDAMENTALS, INVESTING, RETIREMENT

How to Make Your Money Work for You: 7 Modern Methods for Investing in “The Market”

By Joe DiSanto
You work hard for your money - but does your money work hard for you? No one wants to work until they die, right?If you feel like you never have…
8 Proven & Practical Ways to Catch-Up With Your Retirement Savings Contributions
RETIREMENT, PERSONAL FINANCE

8 Proven & Practical Ways to Catch-Up With Your Retirement Savings Contributions

By Rick Pendykoski
This is a guest post written for playlouder.com by Rick Pendykoski, the owner of Self Directed Retirement Plans LLC, a retirement planning firm based in Goodyear, AZ. Rick has over…
Personal Itemized Budget Categories & How You Wrangle Them with My Budget Template
PERSONAL FINANCE, FUNDAMENTALS, RETIREMENT

Personal Itemized Budget Categories & How You Wrangle Them with My Budget Template

By Joe DiSanto
Do you want to maximize your income and invest your savings in order to increase your net worth and maybe even retire early? Well then, it all starts with a…
Early Financial Independence: Living Your Life in 4 Acts (Not Just the 3 You’ve Been Told About)!
FUNDAMENTALS, F.I.R.E., RETIREMENT

Early Financial Independence: Living Your Life in 4 Acts (Not Just the 3 You’ve Been Told About)!

By Joe DiSanto
You're probably living your life in "3 Acts"---so were we. (This may sound a bit esoteric right now, but just bear with me.) When we finally realized that life was…
The Benefits of a Financial Advisor for Your Investing Future
INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

The Benefits of a Financial Advisor for Your Investing Future

By Joe DiSanto
Want to jump into the world of investing, but don't have the time to learn all there is to know? Well then, you might appreciate the benefits of a financial…
A Robo Advisor Comparison: Can A.I. Get You to the Promised Land?!
PERSONAL FINANCE, INVESTING, RETIREMENT

A Robo Advisor Comparison: Can A.I. Get You to the Promised Land?!

By Joe DiSanto
So I wanted to put together a distilled robo advisor comparison for you to check out. Largely because they are cool, but also because they are (potentially) a great step…
How Our (Semi-ish) Early Retirement Aspirations Grew from a Spark to a FI/RE
F.I.R.E., RETIREMENT

How Our (Semi-ish) Early Retirement Aspirations Grew from a Spark to a FI/RE

By Kristin McCasey
Way back in 2012, a younger Joe and I were hanging out and talking about our eventual retirement (as all young people do) and possibly even an early retirement. We…
You Need to Do Your Personal Bookkeeping (Like a Business)…and You Hate It…Now What?!?
FUNDAMENTALS, PERSONAL FINANCE, RETIREMENT

You Need to Do Your Personal Bookkeeping (Like a Business)…and You Hate It…Now What?!?

By Joe DiSanto
There just isn't any way around it. No matter how you earn, invest, slice, dice and spend your money, one financial fundamental will hold true: you have to do personal…
Solo 401k vs SEP IRA: A Comparing For the Self-Employed
RETIREMENT, FUNDAMENTALS, INVESTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, SMALL BUSINESS, TAXES

Solo 401k vs SEP IRA: A Comparing For the Self-Employed

By Joe DiSanto
Self-employment can offer an excellent work-life balance, as well as other freedoms and lifestyle benefits! Hahaha...wasn't that funny. Seriously though, self-employment will likely be the cause of you working 80…

About Joe

Joe has built multi-million dollar businesses, produced critically acclaimed documentaries and an Emmy winning TV show, invested millions in real estate, and semi-retired at age 43. Now he’s sharing a lifetime of fiscal know-how via PlayLouder, a resource that helps individuals and business owners increase their net worth and plan better for their future.

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