I’ve learned so much about life and money in the last couple years. When I look back to mid-November, 2014, I was entirely unaware of the world of personal finance blogs.
We’re living in new cities, moving into new homes, and making new friends. There’s hardly enough time for a proper shower, let alone a self-directed personal finance education.
It’s difficult to Mapquest directions to your destination if you don’t know your starting point.
I track my spending via Mint.com and I don’t give a rip if you sign up or not, because there’s nothing in it for me. But it does mostly automate the process, and I’ve been happy with the user-friendly interface.
Use your knowledge of your current annual spending to estimate your spending needs in retirement. Be sure to factor in expenses that might be new, like health insurance.
Transparency is one of the buzzwords of the 2010s and it’s imperative that you know what your total investment fees actually are.