Budgeting

COVID-19: New Situations Call For New Budgets

A budget is not one size fits all.

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MAKE

Make

Can You Really Make Money Taking Surveys Online? 

We talked to real people who do this to make money to get a lay of the land…

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If you have a broken arm, you go see a doctor. If you’re not feeling like yourself and dealing with depression and anxiety, you can go see a therapist or a psychiatrist. But what if money is the root of your problem? We dissect if you should consider a financial therapist.

SAVE

Money

Americans Are Saving At Historic Rates Not Seen Since 1959. You Can’t Afford To Not Do This Too.
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SAVE

Why It’s So Much Better To Save $5 A Day Than $150 A Month

This is according to new research.
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DEBT

Debt

How A Stay-At-Home Dad And His Wife Paid Off $380K Of Debt In 38 Months

This included paying off their home.

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While we dream of Pinterest-worthy living rooms and a two-stall garage, don’t forget that homeownership is a major expense. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates 12 million households spend more than 50% of their annual income on housing alone. How can you save up for a down payment when you are trying to clean up your debt? Here’s our expert advice.

INVEST

Invest

Investing 101: 8 Investing Terms Everyone Needs To Know

Know. These. Terms.

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I was lucky to have… access and visibility into investing at a young age. In my twenties I just started putting more money into [a Roth IRA]…That’s how I got to an over $100,000 net worth in my early thirties living on $36,000.

- Jeremy Schneider Who Retired A Millionaire At 36

SPEND

Budgeting

How To Live Below Your Means Without Going Insane: A Complete Guide

Sticking to a budget that involves actually saving doesn’t have to mean eating ramen every night…
SPEND

My Net Worth Is $3.8 Million And I Rent A One Bedroom Apartment

Why buying isn’t the good investment everyone thinks it is…
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Buying A New Car Is Usually A Financial Mistake (According To A Former Car Salesman) (Read More...)

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Here’s How Much Financial Experts Say You Should Spend On Each Of Your Monthly Necessities (Read More...)

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I Stopped Spending Money For An Entire Week And This Is What Happened (Read More...)

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8 Credit Card Myths Your Parents Told You That You Need To Stop Believing Immediately

There are A LOT of misconceptions about credit cards out there.