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“The less money you have, the more wisely you need to manage it because you don’t have as much room for error.” – Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey – How The Lottery Can Ruin Your Life
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401 contributions. It’s never too late to start.
3 years on job, $7,500 in 401k no contribution from me. 3% contribution from me at next enrollment. Auto deduct from check.
IRA rollover:
Quit job, another employer, another 401k company. They make money off fees and investing your money.
You contribute pre-tax dollars to the account.
When you withdraw at retirement you get taxed.
Close:
Earlier you start, the more it grows.
Get used to the deduction and you won’t miss it.
Talk to your 401k rep. Charts on how much can expect to have at quitting time. Don’t just guess.
Resources:
Finance and Markets – Casey Stubbs
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I talk to Andrea. A single mother who, for the very first time, is coming into her own financially speaking.
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How to protect your financial privacy.
Let’s start at home:
Shredders –
$45. Cross Cut not strip cut. Don’t let it pile up. What to shred? Bank statements, documents with acct #’s, SSN, picture ID. Once trash is on the curb, it’s open game.
VPN – Virtual Private Network
vyprVPN software. Free download, 3 days free. Low monthly fee. Fast install on desktop or mobile. Masks your IP address (street address of your computer). Blocks malicious sites like virus protection software. 100% Anonymity online? No. But greatly increased security and privacy. Bank app iPhone check deposits. Use it with VPN software installed on your mobile device.
Out in the world:
At The Bank –
Don’t write acct # on piece of paper and then throw it in the trash. Dumpster divers. People look over your shoulder. Cameras on phones. If you speak your SSN, lower your voice. Don’t lay any docs down and walk away even for a second. Direct deposit, can still get to know your local bank.
Personal story:
I’ve had my Visa Debit card # stolen at least once or twice in 18 yrs. Card Security Services called to verify transaction and I canx the card. $350 charge in CA.
Closing:
Financial Privacy is your responsibility. Not paranoid, just increased level of awareness. Use a PO Box for physical mail.
Resources:
VyprVPN (VPN software)
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What Would your Grandparents Do, financially speaking?
Leave a legacy, not just an inheritance. Talk to your kids/grandkids about money. Make it normal conversation at the dinner table, etc. Remove the emotion from the equation.
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Do your kids have a say in the financial decisions of your household?
The importance of turning 18 years of age in The USA.
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Has anything changed for you financially since the election? Are we really in a recovery?
Topics:
Credit Cards
Student Loans
Consciously raising kids who understand money
Questions:
Are we really in a recovery?
If Congress borrowed more money this year than last and tax revenue is down, how are we in a recovery?
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Today I discuss a real estate closing fiasco of an old friend and how you can avoid it.
Late 2016 sold house, moved back to CA.
Closing attorney ordered payoff 1st but not 2nd mtg. Closing attorney said “2nd mtg was included in the first mtg payoff.”
Months later, friend got notice from HUD – owe $11k. Consulted an attorney. Now making mo. pmt $200 to 300 to HUD.
Their buyers attorney contacted them. We payoff 2nd, you borrower $9k from us, do you have any collateral?
Buyer is trying to either refinance or sell and can’t. Doesn’t have clear title. Title clearly shows 1st and 2nd mtg. Seller’s attorney screwed up big time.
Seller pocketed enough to pay the $11k at closing but wasn’t aware of it. Ultimately responsible.
Lesson?
Know who you owe. Read CD, look at who is being paid off. If you write two mo. mtg pmt checks, both lenders should be in the payoff section.
Credit score hurt if HUD reports to credit bureaus.
Resources:
What is a closing disclosure?
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