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6 Common Money Management Mistakes Made By Millennials

Money management can be difficult but is absolutely necessary. One or two bad financial habits can quickly lead to growing debt, and even...

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What is Lifestyle Creep + 4 Ways to Avoid it

Lifestyle creep is something that’s simple to define, easy to see, yet hard to avoid. Especially prevalent amongst young professionals,...

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How to Make Your Money Last in Retirement

Since there is no exact timeline on how long we will live or what our future may hold, it’s understandable to have questions and concerns...

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

Bullet Journaling Your Way Toward a Budget

Most of us have tried at least once to set a budget and stick to it. For many, apps on their phone or spreadsheets on the computer help...

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Mar 10, 20244 min read

10 Rules to Live by if You Want to Achieve Financial Independence

Financial independence can be defined in a number of ways. However, when most think of financial independence they dream of a time in...

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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring is an ideal time to clean up your finances, clear out the clutter, and get a fresh start. Maybe you have more money left over at...

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

What Is the 50/20/30 Budget Rule? Plus, How to Make it Work For You

Budgeting has long been known as a key way to ensure your expenses don’t outweigh your income. However, despite its benefits, only about...

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The Top 5 Personal Budget Software Apps for Your Family

Forty percent of Americans spend less than their yearly income. But an almost equal 38 percent spend the equivalent of their paycheck....

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How to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money

The stats don’t lie - Americans have trouble saving. The Federal Reserve’s 2017 Economic Well-Being of American Households report shed...

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

[Infographic] 4 Steps to Budgeting for Home Maintenance - A Checklist

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[Infographic] 6 Financial Tasks You Can Accomplish at Home

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6 Money Lessons We All Wish We Learned in High School

Growing up, it’s not common that we’re taught practical financial lessons in school. While geometry is usually on the curriculum,...

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3 Budgeting Tips to Master Your Cashflow

Use these resolutions to create a realistic budget that will let you pay down your debts and give you the opportunity to put something...

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[Infographic] 5 Steps to Establish & Maintain a Budget for Your Startup

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Why you need an emergency fund (and how much you need)

You have a financial plan and a budget. You’ve set goals and reviewed tax strategies to potentially keep more of what you earn. Do you...

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8 Tips to Rocking Your Finances While Self-Employed

Being self-employed can be a challenge, especially when starting out. One of the best things you can you is determine how to rock your...

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6 Financial Truths About Self Employment

You may believe that it’s easy to become self-employed or to start your own business. Yet, there are several financial realities that...

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6 Financial Steps to Starting a Small Business

Starting a small business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. While many aspects go into forming a business from choosing a...

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Mar 10, 20244 min read

4 Creative Ways to Reduce Business Expenses

If your company needs to contain costs in order to achieve financial stability - during a time of extreme instability - these four...

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Mar 9, 20243 min read

[Infographic] True Cost of Being a Pet Owner

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Mar 8, 20241 min read