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Making Decisions Is Exhausting. Rules And Automation Help You Make Fewer Decisions In Your Finances (12 minute read)There are plenty of decisions we can’t avoid. Which job to take. Which flight to buy. What to have for dinner tonight. But there are plenty of decisions we only need to make once, and then we can coast on that one decision for a long time. We can’t avoid some financial decisions as they come up. But in Meg's own finances and the work with her clients, she started thinking more and more about: How can we create rules that will apply over and over again? Even better, how can we automate those rules?

Student loan forgiveness applications could open within weeks. Take these 4 steps now to get ready (4 minute read)The U.S. Department of Education could have its application for student loan forgiveness up and running as soon as within the next few weeks. Borrowers may start to see their balances reduced or eliminated by the end of the year, according to a department spokesperson. Here’s how to prepare so that you’re ready for the jubilee.

The Amazing Power of Geoarbitrage (7 minute read)Geoarbitrage means moving to a lower cost of living area to take advantage of the cost differential between your old and new home base. As long as you meet a few conditions, you can utilize geoarbitrage to greatly accelerate your wealth building and get on the fast track to financial freedom.

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4 Common Sense Rules of Investing (5 minute read)In the life of a long-term investor. You don’t need to get creative. Novelty causes more problems than solutions for your portfolio. Sometimes Ben likes to provide himself with simple reminders because it’s not always easy to stay the course when the world around us is so confusing all the time. Here are four common sense reminders that guide Ben's general philosophy about investing over the long haul.

Do I Need International Stocks? (10 minute read)“Do I need international stocks?” is a common question that is heard after strong returns in US markets. People start asking, “Can I just invest in the S&P 500?” or “Should I only own US stocks?” Depending on the time period and who you are talking to, you will hear very different responses. Some people claim you only need to invest in US stocks. Others say owning international stocks is prudent. What’s the right answer? Do you need international stocks?

Why I Bought More Uber Shares as the Stock Fell (4 minute read)Most people have used Uber’s service, and thus everyone has an opinion and the media loves writing articles about Uber. The company has a history of not making any money. The pandemic had a mixed impact on Uber. Its core ridesharing business, which was supposed to turn profitable right before the pandemic, was significantly affected by the virus. The impact was immediate – people stopped traveling and started socially distancing. At this point in time, Uber’s international rideshare business has recovered to the pre-pandemic level, but the U.S. business is lagging at 70% of its pre-pandemic highs.

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