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What early retirement was like in 1957 (according to Life magazine)

Sometimes I hit the jackpot in my quest to find old material about retirement and early retirement. Last week, for instance, I was reading Early Retirement Dude’s history of the financial independence movement when he mentioned a Life magazine photo essay about early retirement from February 1957. Say what?

Within minutes, I was reading the article via Google Books. Within an hour, I had ordered not just that issue of Life but three others with retirement articles. Within days, the magazines were on my doorstep. I’m telling you: We live in the future!

Life magazine article on early retirement

2 Compelling Reasons To Buy The Most Expensive House In Your Neighborhood

With the recent extension of the homebuyers tax credit and expansion to include a current homeowner tax credit, there is probably going to be a lot of people in the market for a new house.  These credits are yet another way people can benefit from economic weakness.  If you are in the market for a new […]

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The Legality behind Your New Home Purchase

by Ratehub.ca The home buying experience can be overwhelming and exhausting, but the moment you sign your name on the deed/title, you know it would have all been worth it. However, there is a mountain of legal paperwork that awaits your review, so take the time to speak to a real estate lawyer to fully […]

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How to Fill Out Gift Tax Form 709

How to Fill Out Gift Tax Form 709

Form 709 is the way to report to the IRS any gifts made in the prior year that are subject to the gift tax. Don’t worry, though. Most people will never pay any taxes on gifts made over the course of their lives. The annual gift tax exemption amount is fairly substantial; the lifetime gift […]

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One of Bel-Air’s Most Opulent Homes Hits the Market

The former residence of Hollywood and TV star Yvette Mimieu is on the market for the first time in half a century for $39,500,000. 

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5 Blessings That Have Come From a Tight Budget

Guest post from Rachel of The Purposeful Wife Forced frugality often feels like a bad thing. Making cutbacks, adhering to a tight grocery budget, and preparing all of your meals at home isn’t always fun. Yet many blessings accompany frugal living. I’ve learned so much as my husband and I have tried to get out of debt andRead More

8 Tips for a Budget Dream Wedding with Budget Breakdown

Wedding Budget Breakdown: Line Item by Line Item

The prospect of getting hitched often gives a couple butterflies — about their enormous wedding budget. But marrying your special someone doesn’t have to mean going into debt. A wedding budget breakdown can help you prioritize which elements matter most to you, so you can achieve the wedding of your dreams without going overboard. We’ll […]

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When Should You Downgrade Your Car Insurance?

When should you drop or keep collision insurance? What about comprehensive? And what’s the difference between comprehensive and collision? These are all important questions that should be answered before making any changes to your existing coverage.

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