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Market Volatility Playbook

Market Volatility Playbook

The market is in volatile shape right now, and there’s little we can do about it. New information comes to light every hour, but the fog persists. With so much being unknowable, the market will fluctuate until policies and corporate earnings become clear and the trauma subsides. Companies, consumers, and the market need time to…

Lunch Money Review: Automated Budgeting Fast and Simple

Lunch Money Review: Automated Budgeting Fast and Simple

I’ve discovered an excellent product to help make data-driven decisions with our money. The software is called Lunch Money — an independent, female founder-led budgeting tool that makes the budgeting process simple, fast, and automated. Many of you will ignore this post, thinking you’re too wealthy or sophisticated to budget anymore — or you don’t think…

The Purpose Code: A Free Book Giveaway

The Purpose Code: A Free Book Giveaway

Jordan Grumet (aka DocG) is a long-time thought leader in the financial independence and retire early (FIRE) community. His podcast, The Earn & Invest Podcast, is nearing its 600th episode.  He’s interviewed just about every blogger, author, and intellectual authority in the personal finance and retirement space (check out my interview, #580). An article I…

Sure Dividend Review 2025: Is it Worth the Cost?

Sure Dividend Review 2025: Is it Worth the Cost?

Curious readers can download the Dividend Kings spreadsheet for free. Dividend Kings are 50+ stocks that have paid and increased their dividends for 50+ consecutive years.  Sure Dividend is an investing website and paid newsletter service focusing on dividend stocks and income investing. When the Sure Dividend blog started in 2014, it built a significant audience…

RBD’s Best of 2024

RBD’s Best of 2024

Today’s article is a recap of the year’s most popular articles and videos. Many, you may have missed it.  Look for new articles, videos, book giveaways, and podcast appearances in 2025. Happy Holidays! Craig How I’m Simplifying my Portfolio for Retirement Early in the year, TD Bank interviewed me about how I’m simplifying my portfolio…


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