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The New and Improved – Brian Thompson Financial
Hey all, Sorry I was away last week. Some trusted friends and I are working on giving the blog a face lift! As you may remember, one of my goals… -
Why I love Money And Why You Should Too
I love money. I know it sounds a little crass and not the type of thing that you hear most people say, but it’s the truth. I love it. … -
How Has Marriage Equality Affected Your Relationship?
Of course with our newly found ability to get married, Ben has broached the idea of pushing up our wedding date. (He sent me a text AND an email as… -
Chicago Same-Sex Couples Can Get Married! Don’t Rush to the Clerk’s Office Without This Important Info
I mentioned last week these case for marriage equality have taken many interesting twists and turns. On Friday, we got to see another unanticipated occurrence. Friday afternoon, U.S. District… -
Two Simple Steps That Can Dramatically Improve Your Credit Score
On Wednesday, I mentioned the crucial role your credit plays in purchasing a home. Having an excellent credit score versus a poor one can save you tens of thousands of… -
The Top Three Things To Do When Starting the House Buying Process
“So there are three things that bring the most stress to people’s lives: planning a wedding, buying a house, and planning a funeral.” That’s how one of our friends, who… -
If You Don’t Pay Attention to these Marriage Equality Cases Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later
As I alluded to on Friday, last week we saw several more amazing strides in the push for marriage equality. I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep saying it as… -
For My Valentine
I’m not really the sappy type; although I have my moments. And with the huge strides for marriage equality this week in Kentucky, Nevada, and Virginia, it’s hard not to… -
Why We Should Care About the Sochi Olympics
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few months, and even probably then, you’ve heard about the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. This Olympics has been entrenched in… -
Five Things You Should Know About the Department of Justice’s New Stance On Same-Sex Marriages
It’s been a busy weekend for gay rights around the world. With so much well-deserved attention on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Sochi Olympics (more on… -
Are you a lumper or a splitter?
You’ve resolved to start saving for your retirement. You’ve decided to use low-cost, index funds as your core investing strategy. You’ve even chosen your perfect asset allocation. The only thing… -
An Easy Guide to Picking Your Perfect Asset Allocation
In conversations with my coworkers during our transition to Vanguard, I was amazed at how dangerously out of whack their asset allocations were. Some older employees had way too much… -
The Single Most Powerful Investing Principle You Can Learn From My Coworkers
This past week has been a big one at my firm. We finished our transition to a low-cost 401k provider, Vanguard, and completed our enrollment process. The switch has invigorated…