DAF Series Part #3: Is a DAF right for you?
Now that you’ve read all about donor-advised funds and common misconceptions, it’s time to decide whether or not a DAF is right for you!
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Oct 3, 20236 min read
DAF Series Part #2: Debunking myths
DAFs are very useful, but they do often get overhyped. Let's sift through the misleading information that most providers market to us.
Oct 3, 20239 min read
DAF Series Part #1: An introduction
The first in a 4-part series on donor-advised funds. Part 1 will help you understand the landscape for how DAFs work!
Oct 3, 20235 min read
A breakdown of charitable tax breaks
Learn about the 3 main types of tax breaks the IRS provides to incentivize charitable donations and maximize your impact.
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Bundling donations to lower your taxable income
Bundling can help you lower your taxable income if you decide to itemize your deductions (rather than take the standard deduction).
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Introducing Yield & Spread's Giving Guide
Download our FREE succinct guide to financial planning for donors. All the info you need to donate in an efficient, tax-advantaged way.
Jun 4, 20238 min read
FIRE Series Part #4: Life as an Early Retiree & Lessons Learned
A wise early retiree once told me give it 3-4 years to adjust to early retirement. She was right. Here's what life looks like now.
Jun 4, 20239 min read
FIRE Series Part #3: Unraveling Money Habits & Shifting Mindsets
After learning about FIRE, my whole way of thinking evolved. I now spent with intention & gained the confidence to make big changes.
Jun 4, 20238 min read
FIRE Series Part #2: Early Money Fears & Embracing a New Way of Being
Our money beliefs are developed very early on. It took both time and hard work for me to unpack those habits.
Jun 4, 20234 min read
FIRE Series Part #1: It's time we talked about the F-word
I finally share a little more about my journey to Financial Independence. In this first of four posts, I explain the basic concepts of FIRE.
Apr 21, 20236 min read
Student Stories: From Ballet to Finance, a Dancer's Journey to FI
A professional ballet dancer increases his net worth by >500% in 2 years, while simultaneously donating ~20% of his salary each year!
Mar 17, 20235 min read
Student Stories: On the path to FI from humble beginnings
Everyone has a unique path to FI, and that certainly changes with the addition of a partner. Learn from Karina's experiences in this post.
Mar 8, 20236 min read
Student Stories: Finding your finance mentor
Steven tells us about his search for a personal finance education that best fits his needs and goals as an effective altruist.
Feb 26, 20234 min read
Cashing in on bank account bonuses
Many banks are currently offering bonuses to entice you to open an account. Some offers are more attractive than others.
Jan 30, 20233 min read
68 ways to save a buck
Check out these high-impact, unique tips and tricks designed to get help you start saving today.
Jan 24, 20237 min read
A $20,000 mistake we won't make again
Joe and I messed up! We spent way more than we should have last year. Learn from our mistakes and check out our solution for this year.
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Your 2023 Tax Update
Each year the IRS makes adjustments to tax brackets to account for inflation. This year, you'll be seeing larger adjustments than usual.
Dec 15, 20226 min read
Student Stories: Taking a gap year
Meet Maddie. She's in a sweet spot in her career but is toying with the idea of taking time off. Does she have enough in savings to do so?
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Time to check your HYSA
The Federal Reserve continues to push up interest rates. It's time to check your APY in your HYSA and see if you need to make a change.
May 22, 20223 min read
It's tax season (again!)
Guidance on end-of-year taxes and recommendations for different platforms you can use to file
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