Archive for June, 2006
This Week’s Carnivals
Thursday, June 1st, 2006
Off To Asia Thursday, June 1st, 2006
I’m off to Asia tomorrow for a family trip. I still have to pack and do a million other things beforehand, but it should be awesome!
Although I love to travel, I never buy souvenirs (except as gifts). I try to follow the “take only pictures, leave only footprints” policy, except for buying a postcard from each place. My ultimate goal is to have an entire wall covered with postcards. Right now I have only have about a 3′ x 3′ block, so I’ve got lots to go =)
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Only Have $50 a Month? So What, Start Investing! Thursday, June 1st, 2006
This post is for those who aren’t investing regularly for their retirement yet. Not just saving, investing. In order to retire right, you’re gonna have to beat inflation. That means no savings accounts! I wrote previously about IRA Options For Those Starting Out, with various options for those who with limited funds.
How this? In addition to TIAA-CREF which was already mentioned, T. Rowe Price will let you open an account and invest in their funds for only $50 a month if you sign up for their Automatic Asset Builder program. There may be a $10 annual low balance fee, but don’t let ten bucks stand in your way. Start! Here’s a little secret: $50 a month is nothing.
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