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Hal M. Bundrick, CFP

Hal M. Bundrick is a personal finance writer and a NerdWallet authority in money matters. He is a certified financial planner and former financial consultant and senior investment specialist for Wall Street firms. Hal advised families, business owners, nonprofits, and trusts, as well as managed group employee retirement plans in the South and Midwest. Since hanging up (burning) his suits and ties, Hal now works to make financial topics understandable and jargon-free. Email: [email protected]

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7 Work-From-Home Essentials

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
April 8, 2021

Working from home is often a combination of comfort and chaos. “Where people spend their time really matters,” says Matthew A. Finn, founder of Cognitive Design in Atlanta. “It makes…

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How Much Is Internet per Month?

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
March 30, 2021

The price you’ll pay for internet service every month depends primarily on the speed you need. Speed matters, especially if you work from home and need the bandwidth for video…

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Discretionary Expenses: The Extras, Not Essentials

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
March 17, 2021

When it comes to spending money, there are things that you want to buy — and things you have to pay for. That’s the line between discretionary expenses and everything…

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Better Savers Spend Less Money on These 3 Things

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
March 15, 2021

Reducing spending in three common budget categories may significantly boost your ability to save money. And a small mental trick could help you stick to an ongoing savings plan. Those…

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Game Apps That Pay Real Money: Play for Fun, Not Fortune

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
March 11, 2021

Play games, get paid. Yes, there are mobile apps that promise such a thing. How can these apps pay you to play games? In many cases, you’re making them money…

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Why You Might Treat Your Third Stimulus Check Differently

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
March 11, 2021

Congress has passed the third stimulus check relief package, and President Joe Biden promptly signed it into law Thursday. Here are the details of the American Rescue Plan Act of…

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4 Tips for Starting or Reinventing a Business in Tough Times

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
Feb. 22, 2021

Think the best time to start a business is in a booming economy? Maybe. But some of the biggest business success stories in recent decades actually came from a good…

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You’ll Never Follow a Budget. Here’s How to Retire Rich Anyway

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
Jan. 25, 2021

Budget? Me? Heck, I can’t even stand to read the directions when I have to assemble something, you say. Have a written plan for my finances? You’re kidding, right? If…

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How the Joe Biden Presidency Could Impact Your Money

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
Jan. 25, 2021

As you take a closer look at your financial footing amid the headwinds of a pandemic, it’s an excellent time to examine the possible impact of a Joe Biden presidency…

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A Pandemic Shift in Finances: Simplifying and Saving

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
Jan. 11, 2021

The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money. “I’m not going to spend…

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