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Jared Dillian went from growing up with limited means to creating one of most well-known financial publications in the world, The Daily Dirtnap. Thousands of professional investors and everyday folks subscribe to Jared’s writing and podcasts to keep their investments right, and their finances healthy.
With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry and drawing from his own background — Jared helps people remove financial stresses from their lives by challenging the common misconceptions about how money really works.
Jared’s unique takes on personal finance and the markets will broaden your perspective, sharpen your mind, and will always be entertaining to read.
“At the end of the day what I’m most proud of is helping others make money—people like yourself.” –Jared Dillian
Advancing Your Career: MBA vs. CFA
When some people want to advance their careers, they get an MBA. That’s what I did—I graduated in 2001 with my MBA from the University...
The Virtues It Takes to Make Money
Money is not the root of all evil, and the love of money is not evil. Money is good, and it’s because of the virtues that it takes to...
Financial Nihilism
Attaining wealth is harder these days, but in some ways, it is easier. I would not worry too much about it. Think about the future, or the...
Windfalls
I have a rule about windfalls. Money is a tool, and it can be used for good or for ill. Don’t be a knucklehead—the money won’t last...
Would you have more money if you didn’t buy coffee? Perhaps marginally more, but it’s a rounding error in the grand scheme of things. Stop focusing on the little things that don’t matter....
Having money in stocks and mutual funds that perform well doesn’t mean you’re creating wealth. In that case, you’re just a passenger along for the ride on the back of someone else. Creating...
No, it’s not choosing the right mutual fund to invest in or opting for a 15-year mortgage instead of a 30-year one. Not even paying off all your credit cards cracks the top three. The three biggest...
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