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About andrew

Andrew is the author behind Dollar After Dollar, a blog that teaches you how to build wealth and gain financial freedom. Andrew is the host of The Personal Finance Podcast, a show that is changing the way you think about your money. His primary goal with the podcast is to bring as much value as possible to his listeners. Andrew's favorite free financial tool he's been using since 2014 to manage his net worth is Personal Capital. Each month he uses their free Investment Checkup tool and Retirement Planner to track his investments and ensure that he's on the fast track to financial freedom. His favorite investment platform is M1 Finance, a site that allows him to build a custom portfolio of stocks for free. It has no trading fees and is his preferred way to invest without having to lift a finger.
You will never build wealth by just saving money.  In fact, if you keep saving, you will go broke.  I can not stress this enough. I am determined to ring this bell until everyone in the world hears it.  Too many people in this world don’t understand how their money works. It is why I believe personal finance should be taught in every middle and high school across America.  Let’s […]

If You Don’t Invest Your Money You Will Go Broke

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Want a free ebook on how to ask for a raise with scripts and printables? Get it here! If you want to avoid the awkward exchange with your boss by asking for a raise in person. You can always ask for a raise in an email.  You probably already know that raises don’t appear out of thin air. You are going to have to put yourself out there, take a […]

How to Ask For a Raise in an Email (With Examples)

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Download the free ebook, Negotiate Your Salary, A step-by-step guide to asking your boss for a raise! It will give you every step to getting a raise and includes free scripts and printable checklists! Increasing your income is the foundation for building wealth. Learning how to ask your boss for a raise is the quickest path to get there. As you will soon learn, it is a skill.  One of […]

How to Ask for a Raise From Your Boss (And Get It)

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Let’s just call it like it is. Your debt is a burden.  You need to get rid of it once and for all. I am going to show you how to pay off debt the fast way. The amazing thing is, you will have options.  I still remember the day I got my shiny new credit card in the mail. It was my first card that I got to “build […]

How to Pay Off Debt (The Fast Way)

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Renowned artist Chuck Close’s said one of the most profound quotes to finding success in anything you want in life.  “Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work.” No matter who you are, you can become a professional.  You don’t need a fancy degree or a perfect SAT score.  What you do need is the willpower to change your attitude, and the hunger […]

How to be a Professional

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The Roth IRA is a fantastic investment vehicle. It allows you to build a wonderful next egg for retirement and build tax advantaged wealth. Let’s get into the amazing benefits.  What Is a Roth IRA?  The Roth IRA, short for Individual Retirement Account, is one of the most promising and easy-to-follow retirement-savings plans available out there.  It is a tax-advantaged savings account, which means that not only do your contributions […]

What Is a Roth IRA Retirement Account? | Explaining the Basics

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It has been a long time coming, but we have launched a podcast! Welcome to The Personal Finance Podcast. Everything you were ever told about money is likely wrong. Hey, that’s not your fault, You were never taught this stuff. That’s where I come in. You don’t need to master some technical jargon or have a fancy pants advisor. You just need to have some basic knowledge and you too […]

Introducing: The Personal Finance Podcast

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Woman and Son
Life Happens.  It is not a matter of if an emergency comes up, but WHEN.  When it hits the fan, you need to be ready financially.  Because having a cash cushion is not about restriction. It is about having freedom and peace of mind.  Removing the burden that a financial misstep can create. Maybe your car breaks down. Your house unexpectedly needs a new roof, or you lose your job.  […]

The Ultimate Guide to Saving an Emergency Fund

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Automate Your MONEY
Conventional wisdom will say that motivation is the key to changing our habits. “Maybe if you wanted it badly enough, you would make sure it gets done.”  But let’s get real, what we really want is the path of least resistance. We want to take the easier route.  Many “productivity gurus” will tell you this is a dumb strategy. What they fail to recognize, is that it is actually a […]

How to Automate Your Finances: The Set it and Forget It System

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Producer or Consumer
Unless you produce more than you consume you are going to fail.  It was the first time in my life I realized what the secret was.  A gradual process has led to a single moment. Something I had been hunting down for some time. The question was simple.  What do successful people do that others don’t?  You’ll see the internet plastered with fluff that doesn’t really lead to true results.  […]

Producer Vs. Consumer – How to Change Your Mindset and Your Life

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Sunny Health and fitness spin bike
Want to build your own DIY Peloton? Check out all the gear you need here! If you have ever seen a commercial for a Peloton bike on TV, you want one. I found myself in this situation. Having a fancy spin bike that can provide workout classes in the comfort your own home is extremely appealing.  So I whipped out my iPhone and headed over to Peloton’s website to see […]

DIY Peloton: How To Build Your Own Smart Bike For Less

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When you are first starting out, there is only one thing that should be on your mind when it comes to money. You want it to GROW. The only way to grow your money is to invest. It is plain and simple.  Sticking your money in a checking account or under a mattress will never allow your money to reach its full potential.  But how do you know where to […]

How to Invest Your First $100

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Save your first 100k
I saved 100k before I turned 25.  It was the most difficult financial milestone I have ever tried to accomplish. Nothing has yet to compare.  Charlie Munger, who is Warren Buffett’s right-hand man famously said this at one of Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meetings.  The first $100,000 is a b*#%h, but you gotta do it.  Chuck talked about how necessary it is to get to that point.  I don’t care […]

How to Save Your First $100K

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Woman Reading
Dollar After Dollar is powered by readers. If you click through using affiliate links on our site, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you. You deserve some time to relax. Why not accelerate your growth while you are at it. As anyone who is an entrepreneur knows, we hardly have time to eat lunch let alone weed through books. As I continue to my goal to read […]

The Best Business Books That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur

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What is a dividend?
A dividend is a distribution of earnings paid to the company’s shareholders. It is a magnificent benefit of owning shares of companies with strong profits. A company will make excess cash, and stuff that cash into shareholders’ pockets every quarter. They are a wonderful way to reward folks for their investment in a company. What is a Dividend? Dividends are paid by the company to the shareholders of the company. […]

What Is A Dividend?

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Index funds are mutual funds that come with a portfolio designed to track or match a financial index. Index mutual funds provide: Lower risk (due to diversification) Low costs (many charges less than 0.05% compared to 1% charged by actively managed mutual funds) Broader market exposure through diversification It doesn’t matter what state the market is in; the funds will follow the benchmark set by the index. An index fund […]

What Is An Index Fund?

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