Luke Erickson
Luke is passionate about personal finance education. But he also understands that the topic can often be dry and boring. In his writing he attempts to bring a little humor and real-life learning to make the topic a little more approachable.
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The Problem with Financial AdviceFinancial advice is very easy to come by. Your friends and family love to pass it on, and your mortgage broker, real estate agent, banker, loan officer, or insurance guy, have plan built around the products they sell.
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Avoid Becoming House-poor and Car-poorMany people think they have problems with overspending on credit cards, but overspending on houses and cars will leave little room for everyday expenses, and lead to credit card debt.
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If You Had Complete Financial Freedom, What Could You Do with Your Time and Money?The ultimate goal of achieving financial freedom is to have so much money and time that you don't know what to do with it. In making these goals it is important to determine how you plan to give back and make the world a better place.
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How to Know If You're Ready for HomeownershipHomeownership is a big step. Knowing when and how to take the step is vital.
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Parents, Kids and MoneyBoth parents and kids need to have an understanding. Retirement comes before saving for your kids college, house, weddings, etc. There are no loans or scholarship for retirement.
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How To Prepare For RetirementThere are simple, low-maintenance plans for those who want to prepare for retirement but who don't want to spend all their free time on their plans.
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An Epiphany: Debt Does Far More Harm to Your Finances Than GoodDebt has become accepted in our society as a necessity. But there are those among us who refuse to accept debt as part of our financial plans.
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Manage Your ExpensesMost people want to skip the basic steps of financial success and move on to investing and home-buying. But every sound financial plan begins with learning to effectively manage expenses.
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Laws of Financial FreedomThere are universal laws surround personal finance success. Learning how to master these laws will lead you and your family to a sound financial future.