Month: October 2018

What is Success when you consciously choose to consume less in America?

If any blog is to get me hate mail, this is the one—though hopefully it’s been edited enough by my Dragon Lady that the sharp edges no longer remain in this piece.

If something I write here hits a little too close to home—rather than stopping reading—why don’t you finish the blog and sit quietly for a bit to think about why you don’t like this particular blog? I’m hoping by doing this, it will help make you a happier person in the long run.

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9 Reasons Why you Should Have a Donor Advised Fund—and 1 Reason Not to

Today’s post is brought to you by DH (Dear Husband):

DAF stands for Donor Advised Fund, and it is a great way to give to charities efficiently. DAF’s are something you should look into if you donate more than $5k/year.

We’ve used Fidelity’s DAF for years and have been very pleased. Vanguard is also a good option (as always), but we went with Fido as it had lower contribution limits, as well as lower disbursement (gifts to the charities) limits.

Here are 9 reasons why you should have a DAF—and 1 reason not to have one: Continue reading “9 Reasons Why you Should Have a Donor Advised Fund—and 1 Reason Not to”

You are Not Alone: the Importance of Finding your Monetary Tribe (#FinCon2018 Recap)

Last week, I had a fantastic 8 days. So I wanted to share what I learned after A) going on a cruise to Cuba with Physician on Fire, etc and B) attending FinCon 2018 (a gathering for financial bloggers and podcasters—where I mostly hung out with the 20+ Physician bloggers there):

1) “We’re not alone!” This is the single most common refrain—with relief evident in their voices—people repeatedly said as they remarked how refreshing it was to meet others like them. Continue reading “You are Not Alone: the Importance of Finding your Monetary Tribe (#FinCon2018 Recap)”