Mark Fiebert ~ Contributor

Mark spent over 30 years as a senior finance executive in Private Banking, Asset Management and Alternative Investments. Mark holds a BS in Accounting from Brooklyn College, an MBA in Finance from Pace University as well as being sponsored to attend The Wharton School Executive Development Program.

Average Your Net Worth: How to Compare and Improve Your Finances by Age

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Net worth is a useful tool to gauge your overall financial picture. We have good data in America for average net worth by decade. See how you stack up and because LMM listeners are not average, what your net worth by age should be. 

The Anatomy of a Well Balanced Investment Portfolio

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Balance is important in all aspects of life, including your financial portfolio. Find out what well balanced means when it comes to your portfolio.

The Best IRA Accounts for Your Retirement Plan

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Baffled by what the best IRA accounts for your retirement plan are? Discover how to pick the best one by asking yourself these essential questions.

How Dollar Cost Averaging Transforms Your Investment Strategy

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Dollar cost averaging is a simple yet effective strategy that will help you grow real wealth. The best part is, you can put your money on autopilot.

Home Equity Loans: Requirements, HELOCs, and Securing One [UPDATED]

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Difficulty wrapping your head around what home equity loans are? Unravel the age-old mysteries and determine which one is right for you. Click here for a good time.

Titan Review: Invest Like a World-Class Hedge Fund for Free

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Typically, hedge funds attract high net-worth, sophisticated investors and can carry minimum investment requirements exceeding one million dollars. That’s a high barrier to entry for […]

Vanguard vs. Fidelity: Which Investment Platform is Right for You?

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Vanguard vs Fidelity conjures up an epic image of two warriors battling it out in the Roman Colosseum. Who will prevail in the coveted wealth […]

How To Invest Money Like An Expert Without Being One

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Investing is not as mysterious as it seems. It’s actually pretty easy. We’ll teach you how to invest money like an expert without being one.

Save That Money: How to Save Money Fast and Automate It

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Saving money can be hard and sometimes it feels like you’ll never get ahead. But saving money doesn’t have to be hard. We will show you how to save money fast and automate it to make the process easier and less painful.

The Best Robo-Advisor: 13 Distinguished Picks for You This Year

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Assets under management topped $1 trillion in the global robo-advisory market. Thanks to fintech, lower costs, total automation, and tax-optimized investment strategies are becoming the norm. Simply put, if you’re considering which robo-advisor is best for you, read this post.

The Cost of Materialism: How the Pursuit of Possessions is Holding You Back

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Do you hate your job and your life? Do you have a house full of stuff? Your materialistic lifestyle is killing you.

The Importance of Having an Emergency Fund

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Your future self will you for establishing an emergency fund now. It’s important to set aside emergency savings can help you get in case your home needs an urgent repair or something more serious like unemployment. We will help you figure out how much you need and how to get an emergency fund started.

Unlock the Secrets to Fiscal Responsibility

Unlock the Secrets to Fiscal Responsibility

What does the ideal financially responsible person look like? Is it you? We’ll discuss achieving financial perfection. See how you stack up.

19 Signs You’ve Achieved Financial Stability

19 Signs You’ve Achieved Financial Stability

Are you financially stable? If you can check these X boxes, congratulations. You’ve acheived financial stability. If not, we’ll show you how to get there.

Best Investing Books

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We’ve curated a list of the best investing books out there. Some of them are brand new and some are old classics but all of them are a must read if you want to become a successful investor.

How Much Should I Have in My 401k?

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A 401k is a retirement investment account. It’s the first foray into investing for many of us and is an important part of your overall portfolio. We’ll break down how much to contribute to your 401k retirement account based on your age.

A Simple Guide to Building Wealth

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Building wealth can be like losing weight. It’s not always easy, but it is simple. We’ll show you the keys to building wealth.

Should You Use a Robo-Advisor to Manage Your Investments This Year?

Should You Use a Robo-Advisor to Manage Your Investments This Year?

Robo-advisors are a digital platform that uses algorithms to act as an automated low-cost alternative to traditional financial advisors. The best robo-advisors offer help with asset allocation, rebalancing, portfolio management, and even tax-loss harvesting. They’re the darling of the investing world, but are they right for you?

17 Best Side Hustles To Make Money

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Every day you should be hustling but you don’t want to waste your time on hustles that aren’t lucrative. These are the 17 best side hustles to make money.

16 Ways to Earn Amazon Gift Cards And Boost Your Balance

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As good as Amazon’s prices often are, the best things in life are free. And there are so many ways to earn Amazon gift cards that you might never have to enter your credit card number into Amazon again.

What You Should Do If You Need Money Right Now

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Sooner or later, it happens to the best of us; you’re in a position where you need money right now. If you are in a jam and need to come up with extra funds, don’t stress out just yet. We’re here to help you make money today.

Go Fire Yourself: How to Quit a Job Like a Professional

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Even if you hate your job, you don’t want to burn bridges when you leave. It’s important to know how to quit a job without making enemies. 

Robo-Advisor Fees: 11 Investment Services and How They Stack Up

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Robo-advisors are a digital, low-cost alternative to a traditional financial advisor. As with any investment platform, fees can make all the difference. This post examines robo-advisor costs, including management fees and expense ratios, and how they vary based on your needs.

Unlock Your Inner Investor: The Beginners Guide to Simple Investing

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There are many different aspects to personal finance but the one that is most intimidating is investing. By the time you finish reading Investing for Beginners, you will have all of the knowledge you need to start investing.

Is Your Net Worth Worth Tracking?

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Do you know your net worth, does it matter? What is tracking your net worth, worth? 

Zero to Hero: Investing with Empty Pockets

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Investing advice is often crafted for high earners. What about the rest of us? We have investing tips when you don’t have money to invest. 

Boost Your Finances: 24 Tips for Low-Income Earners

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Much financial advice is aimed at those making good money leaving the rest of us behind. We want to fix that with 24 financial tips for low-income earners.

Credit vs. Debit: Maximize Your Financial Benefits

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Every time we make a purchase, we have to decide between using a credit card, a debit card, or cash. They all have their pros and cons. Will there be a clear winner? Credit vs. debit vs. cash: the ultimate showdown.

20 Genius Money-Making Ideas to Supercharge Your Earnings

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At a certain point, you can’t save any more money; there just isn’t anything left to cut. And really, saving money is not nearly as impactful as making more. So whether you want to increase your income to pay off debt, save for a home, take a vacation, or retire early, we have ways to do it. Here are our favorite money making ideas.

Escape Debt Fast: Low Income, High Impact Strategies

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Not all of us make six figures so paying off debt can be tough. But it’s not impossible. It took time to acquire debt, and it will take some time to pay it off. It’s time to make a plan, make some sacrifices, make extra money to destroy that debt. We will show you can get out of debt fast even on a low income.

Navigating Interest Rates in a Recession, What Happens, and What Not to Do

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Worried we’re heading towards a recession? We have something to help you through it. Read our dos and don’ts during a recession before you make any moves.

Navigating High House Prices: Saving Strategies

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With the median home price in the U.S. at $188,900, how the hell does someone save up for a house?

Scale Your Way to Success: Launch a Business Set to Soar

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There are only so many hours in a day so you need to build a business that can grow while you’re sleeping, on vacation, or working on your next business. You have to do things that scale when starting a business that will take off. 

Stuck In A Rut? How To Get Financially Unstuck

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It’s easy to make the same money mistakes time and again. Before you know it, you’re stuck in a financial rut. This is how to get financially unstuck.

The Clock Is Ticking: Here Are The Best Short-Term Investments

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We often talk about long-term investing but what about investments when the clock is ticking? These are the best short-term investments. 

Unlocking Wealth: Dave Ramsey’s Plan for Financial Freedom

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Reaching your money goals isn’t easy, but it is simple. We’re turn Dave Ramsey’s baby steps into giant steps towards financial freedom.

Recession Fire Drill: $305 Trillion World Debt Edition

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No one can predict when a recession will happen but October was warning of things to come. A recession fire drill if you will. When we understand what a recession is, we can take steps to protect ourselves from the fallout.

Money Can’t Buy Happiness But It Can Buy Financial Freedom

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We discuss why you should stop thinking about money in terms of being rich and instead think about ways it can grant you freedom. USA USA!

Unlocking the Secrets of FIRE: What You Need to Know

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If you read any personal finance blogs or listen to any personal finance podcasts, you’ve probably heard of the FIRE movement. We set about finding the truth about the FIRE movement.

Ultimate Guide to Long-Term Investing

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Not sure where to invest your money? That’s the reason many people just park it in a savings account where it’s making no interest. You don’t have to be an expert to invest. You just have to jump in. So let’s get active and see how and where to invest $100, $1000, or $10,000.

Unlock Wealth: Why “Listen Money Matters” Is Key

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As we approach our third anniversary at LMM, I wanted to share why Listen Money Matters, Matters. To me and hopefully to you too.

Master Your Money: Monthly Budgeting Simplified

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Trying to take control of your spending? Need to start a monthly budget? This ultimate guide reveals a budget optimization strategy you can use right now.

Buy a House With $0 Down: Skip the 20% and Save

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Are you yearning for a home of your own but short on cash? You can buy a house! Let’s look at ways to buy one with no money.

Slash Your First Apartment Costs: 9 Easy Tips

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Moving into your first place is exciting and daunting at the same time. There is so much you need. For most of us, that need has to be balanced with a limited budget, both in furnishing your place and living there. Here are some first apartment tips that will help you save money.

Essential House Hunting Tips for First-Time Buyers

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Many people dream of buying a house for years they actually begin the process. There’s more to it than picking your favorite listing and moving in. You need to understand the steps of buying a house what to look for when buying, what questions to ask, understand the hidden costs, and how to close on it.

Debt Consolidation: Smart Move or Misstep?

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We have always emphasized that if you have debt, you need a plan to pay it off. Attacking debt with a plan means you will pay it off more quickly and it will cost you less. Debt consolidation seems like it would be a useful tool. But is it, or will it cost you more in the long run?

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