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Thinking About Life Insurance

Thinking About Life Insurance

Written by Jason Martin on March 7th, 2008
Thinking About Life Insurance

One aspect of life that’s often overlooked is insurance—car, health, life, etc. Being smart fiscally isn’t just about owning some stocks or real estate; it’s about having your entire life portfolio in order.

In America, we’re greatly underinsured. One stat that’s floating out there says that only 47% of U.S. households own any individual life insurance. Are you one of the uninsured? Most people rely on their employer to provide their insurance needs. What about the self-employed?

Thinking About Life Insurance
Creating a Simple Budget Worksheet

Creating a Simple Budget Worksheet

Written by Jason Martin on July 26th, 2007
Creating a Simple Budget Worksheet

Do you know where you stand each month? If you’re like many, you don’t. So many adults live paycheck to paycheck and never really sit down and figure out their income and expenses.

If I asked you how much money you spend, on average, each month, could you tell me? Could you tell me how much you spend on food each month?

Don’t feel bad if you answered no or just guessed. Most of us do this. And it’s one reason why many don’t get ahead in life.

You probably already know that a budget is way to manage your income and expenses. It’s a planning mechanism.

Creating a Simple Budget Worksheet
Six Steps of Planning

Six Steps of Planning

Written by Jason Martin on July 24th, 2007
Six Steps of Planning

As the adage goes: “fail to plan, plan to fail.” Most adults go through life by the seat of their pants. And that’s why many live paycheck to paycheck and will never experience life the way they want.

Whether you’re looking to plan your retirement, start a new business, buy a car, or take a vacation, planning is a must.

There are six steps to creating a plan.

Six Steps of Planning
ABOUT FINANCIAL REBEL

My name is Jason Martin and this is my investment blog. Back in Jr. High School I fell in love with an electrical wiring company's stock on Wall Street. After following the stock daily in the papers—the Internet wasn't around back then—I sent them a letter and they sent me back all sorts of wonderful information about their company.

In High School, we had a stock market contest. All the kids were picking companies that made stuff they consumed. When I announced my beloved company, I was laughed at. Little did they know that my company was going to be the subject of a takeover soon.

Long story short, I won the contest and have made money in the stock market, through real estate investing and so forth. If you're looking for someone to tell you how to buy and hold $300 stocks for an eternity or someone who will pump up garbage micro-cent stocks, I'm not your man.

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