A reader writes in, asking: “Do you have any advice for how to determine when it is better to buy rather than rent? I’ve heard rules of thumb regarding ‘price to rent’ ratios and breakeven points. But I’m trying to move beyond rules of thumb so …
As I mentioned on Friday, I want to share a few investing-related thoughts regarding last week’s presidential election. As always, however, my goal is to keep this nonpolitical. Models Work Great, Until They Don’t Nearly all of the experts were saying that a Clinton win was likely, …
I’ve spent the last few days at the annual Bogleheads conference in Philadelphia. As always, it’s been fantastic. There’s no other place where I get to meet and chat with so many of you. For those of you who have never attended, I recommend the event highly. …
A reader writes in, asking: “For the first 9 months of 2016, I have been considered a self-employed 1099 contractor at a hospital. As of October 1st, I will be a W-2 employee, but I will be doing the same work at the same hospital. If I have sufficient earnings as …
Admittedly, I was surprised as anybody by the result of the presidential election. I’ll be sharing my personal-finance-related thoughts on that matter on Monday, while doing my best as always to keep the discussion nonpolitical. Investing Articles For Many Underpaid Professionals, a High-Cost Retirement Plan — …