5 Strategies for Organizing and Paying Bills On Time

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When it comes to organizing and paying bills on time, there are several things you need to know to make the process easy, and not hurt your credit score. So in this article, you'll learn various aspects of bill paying including prioritization, automatic payments, online paying, and tracking due dates. After reviewing and implementing these … [Read more...]

7 Unconventional Ways to Eliminate Student Loan Debt

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Have you ever the heard the funny joke about how a nuclear bomb could explode on your town, and everything would die except for the rats and cockroaches? Of course, the point is that they are virtually indestructible. Well, in the world of money and personal finance, federal student loan debt is like the cockroach that can't be destroyed. You … [Read more...]

Black Wealth Belt (BWB): Introduction

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The Financial Dojo Black Wealth Belt™ is our second highest wealth belt. It is above the Red Wealth Belt™ and below the Master Black Wealth Belt™. As a Black Wealth Belt™ holder, it means that you are approaching “rare air” financial territory. Black represents the unknown beyond the sun. It signifies a desire and openness for new and greater … [Read more...]

How to Eliminate Your Cable Bill and Still Watch Your Favorite Shows

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Here's exactly what you need to know to eliminate or significantly reduce the cost of your monthly television cable service. In this article, I'll cover the free way, the nearly free option, and the low cost strategy. After understanding your options, you'll have the information needed to determine how to eliminate your cable bill and save a nice … [Read more...]

Red Wealth Belt (RWB): Introduction

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The Financial Dojo Red Wealth Belt™ is our third highest belt. It is above Green and below Black and Master Black. When you reach the Red Wealth Belt™ level, it’s clear that you “get it”. Red represents the energy and heat of the sun that shines upon and encourages the plant to grow toward it. Red is also the sign of danger. Red Wealth … [Read more...]

What Is A Traditional IRA?

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The Traditional IRA has been around since 1975. IRA stands for Individual Retirement Arrangement, but nearly everyone calls them Individual Retirement Accounts, which is perfectly fine. Traditional IRA’s were created by the government to encourage you and me to save more money toward our retirement years. One of the big things you should know about … [Read more...]

More Mutual Fund Styles & Investment Options

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In the Green Wealth Belt mini-course, I provided a list of the best mutual fund styles that should comprise the bulk of your investment portfolio. I also laid out three Investment Portfolio Models designed to meet the needs of any investor based on their risk tolerance level.  So we’ve got you covered whether you’re an Aggressive, Moderate, or … [Read more...]

Starting a Business: The Big Idea Doesn’t Have to Be That Big & Conclusion

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In the Green Wealth Belt mini-course, I planted the first seed of getting you to seriously consider accelerating your wealth by starting a business, even on a part-time basis.  It’s great that you’re investing your money and having it work for you in mutual funds and other things. But achieving your long term goals may require that you expand your … [Read more...]

Green Wealth Belt (GWB): Introduction

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The Financial Dojo Green Wealth Belt™ is the next level up from the Yellow Wealth Belt. It’s just about in the middle of the wealth belt pack. As a Green Wealth Belt™ holder, you’re like the plant seed that has just broken through the earth with the intent to reach the sun. You know the basic components and techniques of building wealth.  Now is … [Read more...]

Types of Investment Options & Investment Accounts

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If you watch tv, read financial magazines, or just casually surf the Internet, you’re bound to be bombarded by a plethora of investment options.  It’s no wonder that many people get confused. But in reality, the average person only needs to know about the basic types of investments discussed below to get their portfolio going. Just because a … [Read more...]