Hi, I’m Harry. I’ll show you the nuts and bolts of managing your money.
401k, IRA, investing, insurance, taxes, … I lived, breathed, and wrote about these for so many years. No fluff, just concrete first-hand learning and sharing.
Explore Topics
Banking
Bank accounts, credit cards, …
Borrowing
Auto loan, mortgage, credit score, …
Insurance
Life insurance, disability, auto & home, umbrella policy, …
Healthcare
HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, Affordable Care Act, …
Retirement
401(k), 403(b), 457, IRA, Roth, backdoor Roth, mega backdoor Roth, …
Saving for College
529 plan, Coverdell ESA, …
Investing
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, asset allocation, …
Taxes
Tax deductions, tax credits, tax software, …
Planning
Estate planning, working with a financial advisor, …
Recent Posts
US Bank Smartly Visa Review: Good, Bad, and Setup Best Practice
US Bank Smartly Visa offers 4% reward on every purchase. See what works well, the downsides, and the best practice to set it up.
ChexSystems Security Freeze: Login, Report, and Score
Placing a security freeze at ChexSystems helps prevent someone from opening a bank account in your name. Also check your ChexSystems report and score.
How to Link An Account to Bank of America for ACH Push
Bank of America supports free fast ACH push to an external account with a high limit. It’s a little tricky to set it up though. Here’s a walkthrough.
Streaming Ballet, Opera, Jazz, and Classical Music Performances
medici.tv streams ballet, opera, jazz, and classical music performances. Some public libraries provide free access or you can subscribe directly.
Get Kanopy Streaming From a Library as a Non-Resident
Kanopy offers high quality streaming movies. Get a card from a different library as a non-resident if your public library doesn’t offer it.
Retirees, a Rich Life Does Not Require Spending More Money
Spending is a poor proxy for enjoyment and life satisfaction. The best things in life are nearly free. Don’t worry whether you’re “underspending.”