Even the most frugal of people need to purchase basic necessities in order to live. So why not use free cash back apps in order to make your shopping trips even more affordable? With cash back apps, you shop and redeem your purchases. As soon as you reach the app’s threshold, you can deposit […]
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This post is part of our series 7 Weeks to Your Best Finances. This series is meant to serve as a 7-week path to improving your finances. It will cover all the important topics like starting a budget, saving money, making money, investing, and more. To find out more and see all the tips […]
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Two years ago, I moved from Charleston, South Carolina to Seattle, Washington. Not only are these two cities literally on the opposite side of the country, but the cost of living is substantially different. In Charleston, my husband and I lived in a two bedroom apartment for $1100 a month. In Seattle, we were looking […]
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Millennials and their spending habits is no new subject. After all, there are plenty of articles out there discussing how millennials are spending more on lattes than they are saving for retirement. While some millennials spend a significant amount of money on coffee, most of the millennials I know spend more money on alcohol. […]
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I completed my MBA program in just 6 months. Yes, some people definitely thought I was crazy. And yes, at times, I even believed I was crazy. For some details, I do work full-time. I started my MBA in June of 2019, and finished in October of 2019. Because of how quickly I completed […]
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This post is part of our series 7 Weeks to Your Best Finances. This series is meant to serve as a 7-week path to improving your finances. It will cover all the important topics like starting a budget, saving money, making money, investing, and more. To find out more and see all the tips […]
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If you’re somewhat familiar with personal finance and investing, then you have likely heard about the beauty of index funds. And for good reason. They are an easy way to start investing, and generally have great returns. Index funds work like this: instead of purchasing individual stocks, an investor can buy an index fund. An […]
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Interest rate is a key figure to know, whether you’re borrowing money or investing it. But as you shop around for the best financial product for you, you will probably find that two different abbreviations are used to demonstrate the interest rate – APR and APY. You’re probably familiar with the terms annual percentage rate […]
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Let’s face it – it can be uncomfortable to talk to your significant other about money, especially if you haven’t’ been dating for long. But avoiding talking about money altogether can put a huge strain on your future relationship. In fact, according to a survey by MagnifyMoney, 21 percent of divorces happen due to […]
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For most people, the start of the year means a new budget for your employer, and most employers hand out annual salary increases. Whether you receive a small bump or a large increase, it’s certainly a good feeling to have more money in your pocket. Before you go and spend all that extra cash, […]
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