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Why DIY Investors Should Still Use A Robo-Advisor

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by  Derek Tharp

Robo-advisors are becoming more and more popular with DIY investors. Even though some people prefer to do their own research and make their own investment decisions, robo-advisors can still be a valuable tool ...

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Advice: Don’t Dismiss It Without Considering Why It’s So Popular

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by  Derek Tharp

How do we choose where to go when faced with multiple paths? Some financial advisors disagree with the advice given by personalities like Dave Ramsey, either on technical details or broader elements of ...

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The Amish are Healthy and Satisfied with Life – What Can We Learn From Them?

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by  Zachary Yost

Depending on where one lives, readers might be more or less familiar with the Amish and other similar Anabaptist sects, such as the Old Order Mennonites, who are known for driving around in ...

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Which Is Better – Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps or The Money Guy’s Financial Order of Operations?

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by  Derek Tharp

When it comes to getting your finances in order, there are a lot of different opinions out there. Some people swear by the Baby Steps created by Dave Ramsey, while others prefer The ...

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Japanese History Demonstrates How When We Change Our Values We Can Do More With Less

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by  Zachary Yost

Traditional-style home from the Japanese animated movie My Neighbor Totoro In my previous essay, we examined some of the philosophical differences at the root of Japanese material culture that allowed for resource efficiency ...

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