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Doug Ashburn
Household Finance
Using the 50-30-20 Rule to Power Your Household Budget
It’s a great starting point.
Recently Posted
Is Your Head Spinning with Mortgage Terms?
Here’s a glossary for you.
Inflation Protection from Uncle Sam: I Bonds and Their High Rates Can Help You Save
A partial offset to the pain of rising prices.
Social Security COLA 2023: What You Need to Know
Adjusting for record inflation.
Understanding the Three Types of Income: Earned, Investment, and Passive
The three ways you make money.
What Is a Credit Score? And Is FICO Really the Only Credit Score that Matters?
Your guide to credit scores.
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: It’s All About Targeting Your Goals
Some types of debt are better than others.
Investing
Are Central Bank Digital Currencies the Future of Global Money?
The theoretical vs. the reality.
Understanding Mutual Funds: Types, Investing Styles, Fees, and Other Basics
How mutual funds work.
Is a Dividend Investing Strategy Right for You?
Owning a stock has its entitlements.
Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Which Should You Choose?
The devil is in the (tax) details.
Weighing Pros vs. Cons of Annuities
A question of risk: benefits and drawbacks.
Retirement Planning for the Self-Employed: How to Choose Between a Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA
Self-employed? Find a solid retirement savings plan.