The Capable Wealth Blog
How To Plan For The “Long Nap”
Talking about death is one of the big taboo topics of conversation. By avoiding this conversation, we are setting our loved ones up for an even more stressful time when we pass away. But, by planning for this event, we can do a lot of good by helping make a difficult time a little easier to handle.
How To Define Success (Financially And Otherwise)
If you haven't created a clear definition of what success means to you, it makes it hard to know if you're on the right track. This is true for most things, but especially financial planning. In this post, we discuss the importance of defining success, and how you can do it.
The Two Ways To Reach Financial Freedom
Financial Freedom is great thing to strive for. But most people only see one way to obtain it - earn more money. The fact is, there are two ways to reach financial freedom, and by utilizing both you'll drastically increase your probability of obtaining it.
How Much Student Loans Should You Take Out?
How much student debt is ok? That is a big question for a lot of parents and children today. With the rise of college tuition, you need to have a game plan in order to protect your financial future. In this post we'll discuss how much student debt you should plan for.
Think Twice Before You Pay For Others
If you're doing well for yourself, you sometimes might feel the urge to pay for others when it comes to dinners, drinks, or any other typical scenarios. But by doing so, you might be causing some unintended consequences you might not like.
Should You Maximize Your 401(k) Contributions?
If you're saving for retirement and your employer offers a 401(k), you might be wondering if that is your best avenue for investing. Should you maximize your 401(k) contributions, or should you stash your money elsewhere?
How Much Cash Should You Have?
Having a safe level of cash on hand will not only help you during times of emergencies, but it will also help you keep your financial plan on track. But how much cash should you have? That's what we'll dive into in this article.
How Much Should You Spend On A Car?
Buying a car can be a stressful decision. A great way to make the processes much easier is to figure out how much you should spend before looking at cars.
3 Reasons Why Debt Is Evil And Some Simple Tricks To Avoid It
Debt is not just a weight on your shoulders that can cause stress; it's a shackle holding you back from living your dream life.
Anyone Can Become A Good Negotiator - Here’s How
It's important to recognize the value of being able to negotiate. Honing this skill can help provide incredible financial benefits throughout your life.
Should You Be Saving 10% Of Your Income For Retirement?
Seeing how the average US personal savings rate is currently 3.2% (as of October 2017), 10% doesn’t sound too bad. But is it enough to get you to your goal?
How To Stop Worrying About Small Purchases By Focusing On The Right Things
Credit Score. I bet you weren’t expecting this to be the first thing to focus on, but your credit score is one of the most impactful areas. Read more ...
How To Buy Real Estate Like A Pro
Like most things, when it comes to investing in real estate, it really helps if you know what you’re doing, education is key!
How To Create Passive Income And Stop Working
How would it feel if you had income coming in no matter what you did? What if money was coming into your accounts whether traveling the world or sleeping?
How To Find Your Financial Freedom Number
Your Financial Freedom number is the amount of passive income needed in order to pay for your daily living expenses. How to find yours...
The Benefit Of Building Wealth That You’re Not Thinking About
Having wealth doesn’t just provide you with money to buy stuff; it provides you with freedom and control over your life.