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Warren Buffett's Exit Proves We've Been Thinking About It All Wrong

1 week ago | wallethacks.com | Jim Wang

Over the weekend, Warren Buffett announced that he was going to retire at the end of this year. After 60+ years of running Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett told everyone at the annual shareholder’s meeting that he was to retire at the end of the year and that Vice Chairman Greg Abel should take his place. Warren Buffett is 94 years old. Like many, I’ve been a fan of Warren Buffett for decades and have read the opening pages of his annual shareholder letters for just as long.
Never Ever Hoard Loyalty or Rewards Points

2 weeks ago | wallethacks.com | Jim Wang

At no added cost to you, some of the products mentioned below are advertising partners and may pay us a commission. This blog has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. This site and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author's alone and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities. We may receive commission from card issuers.
Why do people pay for expensive financial advisors?

3 weeks ago | wallethacks.com | Jim Wang

Derek Sivers famously once said “If [more] information was the answer, then we’d all be billionaires with perfect abs.”But that’s not human beings work. It’s usually not about information but human behavior. And our lizard brains, as much as we don’t like to admit it, are in control. And that’s the big reason why financial advisors are able to charge a percentage of assets under management. If we know that 1% is too much to pay someone to manage our investments, why do so many people do it?
Raisin New Account Bonus - up to $500 Cash

3 weeks ago | wallethacks.com | Jim Wang

If you’re looking for a new account bonus for Raisin, you’ve found it. Raisin, formerly SaveBetter, is a fintech that partners with banks to get you higher interest rates on your savings. They have high yield savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and no penalty certificates of deposit. You can read our full review of Raisin here. For a limited time, they are offering a big cash bonus (up to $500) with limited requirements for new customers.
10 Factors that Decide if You Can Successfully Retire

1 month ago | wallethacks.com | Ashley Barnett

Retirement is a big step, and your decisions before making the leap can make or break your future. From your savings and lifestyle goals to healthcare and taxes, everything matters. Retirement tools can help, but here are the 10 key factors you need to consider to retire confidently and ensure you’re set for a fulfilling, stress-free future.
These products will cost more because of tariffs

1 month ago | wallethacks.com | Jim Wang

President Trump's tariffs have come into effect and we will likely start seeing products get even more expensive as companies pass long these costs to consumers. All goods coming into the country will have a minimum 10% tariff, with some countries seeing higher rates. On April 9th, everything coming from China will have a 54% tariff.
What consumer confidence at 12 year lows means for you

1 month ago | wallethacks.com | Jim Wang

Every month, the Conference Board surveys Americans and produces a Consumer Confidence Survey that details how Americans feel about their economic prospects today and into the future. It captures everything from what people intend to buy, plans for vacations, expectations of inflation, stock prices, and even interest rates. It tries to capture how Americans feel about their present state, known as the Present Situation index, and confidence in the future, known as the Expectations Index.
10 Ways to Protect Yourself Against a Recession

1 month ago | wallethacks.com | Jim Wang

At no added cost to you, some of the products mentioned below are advertising partners and may pay us a commission. This blog has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. This site and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author's alone and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities. We may receive commission from card issuers.
OnePay: New Account $125 Bonus

1 month ago | wallethacks.com | Jim Wang

One Finance recently rebranded to OnePay and are now offering a $125 cash bonus through Rakuten. OnePay is a fintech company that works with Coastal Community Bank and Lead Bank (both Member FDIC) to offer banking services. They offer OnePay Cash, which comes with a debit card that offers cash back, no monthly fees, and 3.75% APY on your savings with you use OnePay Cash+ (requires $500+ monthly direct deposit and $5,000+ balance).
Do These 5 Things to Retire Early

1 month ago | wallethacks.com | Ashley Barnett

To retire early, you'll need a nest egg that is large enough to cover your expenses for the rest of your life. The general rule is that you'll need to save 25 times your annual expenses. To make this happen, you'll need to plan ahead and the earlier you start, the better. Here are 5 things you can do now to ensure an early retirement. Increase Your Savings RateYou'll need to be an aggressive saver if you want to retire early. The more you can save, the sooner you'll be able to retire.