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Tips For Maxing Out Your IRA (And Why You Should Before April 15)
by Kyle Burbank 2
Last year, for the first time, my wife and I managed to max out our IRA — something we saw as a major money milestone for us. While I'd love to say that this move was motivated purely by wanting to be prepared for retirement (which of course we do),... 
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Emergency Funds: Why You Need One and How You Can Build One
by Kyle Burbank 4
When we think about money milestones, they’re often exciting events such as buying a car or a home. However, one of the biggest money milestones that everyone should strive for might not be very exciting but it could be vital: having an emergency fund. In fact, one could argue that... 
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Should You Hire a Financial Advisor?
by Kyle Burbank 4
Over the past year or so, my big financial goal has been to start investing seriously. This journey has taken me from experimenting with stock trading apps to opening a "real" brokerage account and looking to maximize my retirement account options. While I've been satisfied with my progress so far,... 
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Carvana Review: My Experience Buying a Used Car Online (And From a Vending Machine)
by Kyle Burbank 3
Would you ever buy a car online without even getting so much as a test drive? To some, such a proposition sounds crazy — but that's exactly what my wife and I did a couple of weeks ago. After exploring options, securing financing, and arranging a trade in via Carvana's... 
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4 Tools I'm Loving as a Newbie Investor
by Kyle Burbank 4
Well, it took me nearly halfway into the year but I have finally met my 2019 goal: get started with investing. To be clear, this actually isn't my only investment experience as I've had 401(k)s and IRAs in the past as well as purchased a few individuals company shares with...