Anyone who read my previous posts, An Unintentional Meander Up Grumpus Avenue Part 1 and Part 2 understands the cost associated with my  decisions to either work with a money management professional, or go it alone.  While I can’t promise that I will never use a professional service again, currently I am a dedicated DIY investor.  However, it is not like I forgo all professional advice.  It is simply that these days I do not pay for it.  In this post I intend to show you how I saved thousands of dollars over the last three years, while obtaining professional level money and investing advice.  I will also point you in the direction of where you might be able to obtain the same level of advice for free, or almost free. Continue reading →