Interview: Reader Laurie

On February 5, 2013 in Interview by notrustfund

I’m working on a series of profiles and interviews to encourage people to talk about their finances.  My hope is that as these interviews go on you will learn a little, recognize someone in a similar situation to yourself, and also realize that even people who are very different can still have similar financial issues and … Continue reading

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Financial Wisdom From A Nonagenarian

On January 17, 2013 in Interview by notrustfund

My amazing grandmother will turn 94 years young this year.  As she is the person who first got me interested in saving money for a rainy day and investing in the stock market, I have been meaning to do this interview for awhile now.  Since she does not hear well, but is an avid emailer, … Continue reading

Manifesto

“Where’s My Trust Fund” Manifesto Define enough. Be generous. Find your WHY. Create your own trust fund. Math is not hard. Start investing early, now is as good of time as any. Keep it simple. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. It’s ok to talk about it. Save when you can … Continue reading

 

Interview: Reader Rented Life

On November 28, 2012 in Interview by notrustfund

I’m working on a series of profiles and interviews to encourage people to talk about their finances.  My hope is that as these interviews go on you will learn a little, recognize someone in a similar situation to yourself, and also realize that even people who are very different can still have similar financial issues and … Continue reading

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November Housekeeping

On November 26, 2012 in Big Picture, Interview, retirement by notrustfund

I hope everyone one had a nice Thanksgiving.  There are a few things I wanted to tell you about having to do with retirement savings, reader interviews, and Twitter. 2013 Contribution Limits The IRS has announced 2013 401k contribution limits.  Good news! For next year, contribution limits have been raised from $17,000 to $17,500.  While … Continue reading

 

Interview: Reader Frugal Ecologist

On November 15, 2012 in Interview by notrustfund

I’m working on a series of profiles and interviews to encourage people to talk about their finances.  My hope is that as these interviews go on you will learn a little, recognize someone in a similar situation to yourself, and also realize that even people who are very different can still have similar financial issues and … Continue reading

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Interview: Reader Lane

On November 8, 2012 in Interview by notrustfund

I’m working on a series of profiles and interviews to encourage people to talk about their finances.  My hope is that as these interviews go on you will learn a little, recognize someone in a similar situation to yourself, and also realize that even people who are very different can still have similar financial issues and … Continue reading

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Counting Other People’s Money

On November 5, 2012 in goals, Interview, Savings by notrustfund

There was part of Reader Kellen’s interview that really jumped out at me, and a couple of readers mention it to me, too.  Here it is: I think the biggest mental block towards me saving money is seeing everyone around me, earning similar salaries, doing stuff like buying new clothes at full-retail price all the time, … Continue reading

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Interview: Reader Funny About Money

On November 2, 2012 in Interview by notrustfund

I’m working on a series of profiles and interviews to encourage people to talk about their finances.  My hope is that as these interviews go on you will learn a little, recognize someone in a similar situation to yourself, and also realize that even people who are very different can still have similar financial issues and … Continue reading

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Interview: Reader Kellen

On October 11, 2012 in Interview by notrustfund

I’m working on a series of profiles and interviews to encourage people to talk about their finances.  My hope is that as these interviews go on you will learn a little, recognize someone in a similar situation to yourself, and also realize that even people who are very different can still have similar financial issues and … Continue reading

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Interview: Reader Andrea

On September 26, 2012 in Interview by notrustfund

I’m working on a series of profiles and interviews to encourage people to talk about their finances.  My hope is that as these interviews go on you will learn a little, recognize someone in a similar situation to yourself, and also realize that even people who are very different can still have similar financial issues … Continue reading

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