By Jim Dahle, WCI Founder <!– If doctors know anything about disability insurance, it’s that they should buy “own occupation” insurance and preferably make sure that their specialty is designated as their occupation. The White Coat Investor often gets inquiries from readers about just how important “own occupation” is and whether it is really necessary….
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If you want a greater chance of building more wealth than the average person, live in one of the most expensive cities in the world. These cities are expensive for a reason. They contain the most valuable companies, the richest people, the most capital, and the best universities on the planet. Yes, the competition is…
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Baby boomers make up only about 20% of the adult U.S. population, but hold roughly half of all household wealth. That’s more than Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z combined. The median boomer net worth comes in at around $432,200 in inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars, the highest of any generation measured at comparable ages. That number…
Hello, friends. Just a quick note to let you all know that my life, at last, seems to be settling. A full two months after the death of my mother, the fog has lifted and I find that I’m motivated to pursue productive pursuits once more. I spent much of the past several weeks doing…
Unexpected expenses rarely arrive at a convenient time. A car can fail before payday. A medical bill can appear after insurance has already paid its part. A water heater can stop working on a weekend, when replacement costs feel even harder to absorb. These moments test more than a budget. They test how much room…
Despite President Donald Trump’s campaign promises, the crypto market has plummeted since his inauguration. Since Jan. 20, 2025, bitcoin and ethereum have dropped by 40% and 50%, respectively. Smaller altcoins and spot crypto ETFs have faced massive outflows. The current crypto winter is being driven by rising inflation and expectations that the Federal Reserve will…
Home » Debt » Financial Peace University vs. True Financial Freedom vs. Crown Financial MoneyLife I recently completed three of the top Christian financial education programs for churches: SeedTime’s True Financial Freedom, Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, and Crown Financial’s MoneyLife. These popular programs all claim to help you get control of your finances from…
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty Images It’s official: Student borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, known as SAVE, need to exit the program. Loan servicers have begun alerting borrowers this month that they have 90 days to move into another plan. Earlier this year, a federal appeals court ordered the…