This just happened to me in Mexico... combine the need for convenience and not wanting to stray from the resort, the ATM told me a $7.95 atm fee would be assessed. Fine. Ally Bank reimburses me up to $10 per month, I'll get it back. The next screen, they also want an extra 7.95%!! I cancelled and then later went back realizing it was my only option. That was my worst ATM experience. $12.72 to get $60.
Thanks for reading Larry! The gold standard for loan planning is the CSLP or Certified Student Loan Planner. You can search for one here: The Certified Student Loan Advisor - CSLP who can help you (cslainstitute.org) Although looks like I haven't even put myself on there, ha! Feel free to send me an email through my site too.
Thanks for you thoughts, Brent. I agree - I wasn't suggesting to avoid retirement accounts altogether. I do utilize Roth and love the flexibility that comes with it. Thanks for reading!
Thank you, Jo. I can't say I'm super stoked about the markets today, but it doesn't cause me to falter on my long-term strategy. Thanks for your thoughts.
I appreciate your thoughts. I agree that if I had the cash flow to do it all, I would. My choice is often to prioritize flexibility, but that is not to say I would fully ignore retirement.
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This just happened to me in Mexico... combine the need for convenience and not wanting to stray from the resort, the ATM told me a $7.95 atm fee would be assessed. Fine. Ally Bank reimburses me up to $10 per month, I'll get it back. The next screen, they also want an extra 7.95%!! I cancelled and then later went back realizing it was my only option. That was my worst ATM experience. $12.72 to get $60.
Post: My Shame
Link to comment from July 5, 2024
Thanks for reading Larry! The gold standard for loan planning is the CSLP or Certified Student Loan Planner. You can search for one here: The Certified Student Loan Advisor - CSLP who can help you (cslainstitute.org) Although looks like I haven't even put myself on there, ha! Feel free to send me an email through my site too.
Post: Getting a Break
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Definitely a preference, and many in my experience also enjoy the "bonus" at tax time which is worth forgoing the interest to them. To each their own
Post: When Late Is Okay
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Thanks for you thoughts, Brent. I agree - I wasn't suggesting to avoid retirement accounts altogether. I do utilize Roth and love the flexibility that comes with it. Thanks for reading!
Post: Get Rich Slow
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Thank you, Jo. I can't say I'm super stoked about the markets today, but it doesn't cause me to falter on my long-term strategy. Thanks for your thoughts.
Post: Get Rich Slow
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I appreciate your thoughts. I agree that if I had the cash flow to do it all, I would. My choice is often to prioritize flexibility, but that is not to say I would fully ignore retirement.
Post: Get Rich Slow
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I appreciate your advice; thanks for reading!
Post: Get Rich Slow
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