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Career strategies of high earners

Published Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This post is from staff writer Kristin Wong. I mentioned in my last post that I read Barbara Stanny’s “Secrets of Six-Figure Women.” Stanny interviewed 150 women who earn more than $100,000 annually and sought to find what traits, experiences and motivators they shared in common. Unlike most books, this one didn’t take me three months to finish. […]

Investing in professional conferences

Published Monday, May 6, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This post is from staff writer Sarah Gilbert. I am writing this after the third weekend in a row of attending professional conferences. […]

Reader Stories: How I became a home entrepreneur to get out of debt

Published Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This reader story is from Kelly Crawford. Kelly is a “mompreneur” and contributing author for five blogs, including her own, Generation Cedar. Some reader stories contain general advice; others are examples of how a GRS reader achieved financial success or failure. These stories feature folks with all levels of financial maturity and income. Want to submit your own reader story? Here’s how. […]

Ask the Readers: Do you ever pay more to support a local business?

Published Friday, May 3, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

Reader Jennifer Gwennifer raises a timely question: When I can, I try to support small, family-operated businesses instead of “big box” stores like Walmart. However, I live in a coastal area of New England that is overrun with tourists in the summer, which means I end up paying slightly higher “tourist” prices for some things in the summer months. […]

Your budget isn’t working. Here’s why.

Published Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This post is from staff writer Holly Johnson. Before my husband and I got our financial act together, we didn’t have a budget. Since we didn’t have and sort of plan, we spent all of our discretionary income on “wants” and financed anything that cost more money than we had. And the scariest part is that we never really thought much of it. […]

The tyranny of the 401(k) industrial complex

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a post from staff writer Robert Brokamp of The Motley Fool. Robert is a Certified Financial Planner and the adviser for The Motley Fool’s Rule Your Retirement service. Like many living beings – including turtles, snakes, and llamas — he’s on Twitter. If you never watch PBS’ “Frontline,” you’re missing out on some of the best journalism on TV. […]

Are you prepared to buy a home?

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a post from staff writer April Dykman. For many, owning a home is still “the American dream.” According to Gallup’s annual Economy and Personal Finance survey, 56 percent of Americans own a home and 25 percent plan to purchase one in the next 10 years. But sometimes buyers fall in love with a home, only to find out that they don’t qualify. […]

How (and why) to create a financial plan

Published Monday, April 29, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This post is from staff writer Lisa Aberle. A few weeks ago, I celebrated another birthday. For whatever reason, birthdays always make me think about how many more birthdays I have to celebrate. And eventually, I think about how my husband would handle the finances in the event of my death. Happy birthday, huh? Although I am unlikely to die anytime soon, you never know. […]

Understanding fundamental and technical analysis

Published Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This guest post is by GRS reader Russell Kith, an avid value investor, fan of Warren Buffett and personal finance blogger. You can find more of his articles on investing on his blog, Money Street Smart. Investing is a lot like going to college. […]

Ask the Readers: What will you trade this month?

Published Friday, April 26, 2013 - 07:00 by Get Rich Slowly

Our monthly challenges to the GRS community are meant to push you to flex those frugality muscles and think creatively about money. For those who are just starting their financial journeys, learning and practicing new ways to increase your income and hacks to save some cash each month are vital. […]