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In this article I will show you how to use Python how to calculate Compound Interest with Reoccurring Monthly Contributions. In addition to computing compound interest with monthly contributions, I will also show how to plot out multiple scenarios at once. Using a visual device often helps further describe possible effects of saving more or less over a long period of time.
How much should you save for retirement? 25 times your expected annual budget during retirement (after taxes). That’s it. How do you get there? Make an assumption on your annual growth rate and how much of your income per month you are going to save. Voila… that’s it.
Should you pay off your mortgage early? The answer is, “it depends.” In this article we will look at both sides of the mathematical and emotional aspects of paying off your home. More than likely, the math aspect will tell us ‘no, do not pay off your mortgage early,” while the emotional aspect will tell us to, “pay it off as quickly as possible.”
In this article we’ll discuss how to approach budgeting with your spouse. Money is often cited as the single biggest source of marital frustration and ultimately divorce, but with a few tools in hand you may find that it can be a wellspring of success. Budgeting with your spouse will be something that occurs on an ongoing basis. Any way to make the process smoother or less stressful will pay off each time you engage the topic.
In this article, I’ll go over the things I do in my early FIRE inspired retirement that keeps me engaged and loving life. Many folks lived their working years on autopilot and if you follow the same recipe while retired you probably will find that you were expecting more and received less than hoped.
If you are looking for tips on how to ask for a raise, then this is your place. I have asked, and been asked, for raises so many times that I have lost count. There are effective ways to do this that will increase your chance of getting that pay bump.
What exactly is a Robo-Advisor and how could it fit into your own portfolio of investments? In this article, we will seek to help shed light on what a Robo-Advisor is, what the pros and cons are, how much they cost, if it makes sense for you, and finally where you can find a reputable Robo-Advisor.
Working from a corporate location is defined by rules set by your employer, social norms, and personal expectations. Those rules do not apply when working from home. Redefining your personal behavior and routines will help you truly maximize your work from home schedule and is an exciting opportunity to shape your life in a way that you see fit.
In this article we will use Python to help us calculate our Mortgage amortization. It is the calculation of the monthly payment where the payment stays the same but the principal paid off each month goes up continuously until the loan is paid off.
The small things that I no longer buy to support a corporate lifestyle really add up. Below are the ways I saved money while working from home. Some will apply to all, and all to some…
