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Kevin Mercadante

MilitaryWallet Contributor

Kevin Mercadante is professional personal finance blogger, and the owner of his own personal finance blog, OutOfYourRut.com. He has backgrounds in both accounting and the mortgage industry. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and two teenage kids and can be followed on Twitter at @OutOfYourRut.

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Acorns Review – Microsavings and Investing with This Easy App
Investing & Retirement
February 17, 2023 | 7 min read

Acorns Review – Microsavings and Investing with This Easy App

Acorns Review – Microsavings and Investing with This Easy App
How to Beat Inflation – 14 Strategies for Growing and Preserving Wealth
Investing & Retirement
February 17, 2023 | 12 min read

How to Beat Inflation – 14 Strategies for Growing and Preserving Wealth

How to Beat Inflation – 14 Strategies for Growing and Preserving Wealth
Why an IRA Makes Sense Even If It Isn’t Tax Deductible
Investing & Retirement
February 17, 2023 | 4 min read

Why an IRA Makes Sense Even If It Isn’t Tax Deductible

Why an IRA Makes Sense Even If It Isn’t Tax Deductible
How to Safely Hide Cash in Your Home
Banking
February 16, 2023 | 5 min read

How to Safely Hide Cash in Your Home

How to Safely Hide Cash in Your Home
When Should You Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio?
Investing & Retirement
February 16, 2023 | 5 min read

When Should You Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio?

When Should You Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio?
Pay Your Mortgage Off Faster – Four Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quickly
VA Loans
February 15, 2023 | 7 min read

Pay Your Mortgage Off Faster – Four Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quickly

Pay Your Mortgage Off Faster – Four Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quickly
How to Keep Your Investment Fees Low – And Why It’s So Important to Your Bottom Line
Investing & Retirement
February 14, 2023 | 11 min read

How to Keep Your Investment Fees Low – And Why It’s So Important to Your Bottom Line

How to Keep Your Investment Fees Low – And Why It’s So Important to Your Bottom Line
American Express National Bank – High Yield Savings Account Review
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February 14, 2023 | 9 min read

American Express National Bank – High Yield Savings Account Review

American Express National Bank – High Yield Savings Account Review
Are Money Markets Or Savings Accounts Best?
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Are Money Markets Or Savings Accounts Best?

Are Money Markets Or Savings Accounts Best?
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