Moving is a stressful task in itself. And moving to a new city or state can be even more stressful. But what about moving across the country – with pets? Yes, I recently moved from the east coast to the west coast with my husband, cat, and dog. And while it was stressful at times, […]
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You probably have heard stories of people who travel for free with credit card rewards, but you might wonder if it’s really possible for you. Using credit card rewards to earn free or reduced trips isn’t easy. You have to evaluate the best programs for you, choose the right travel rewards credit card, and track […]
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Ready or not, tax season is here. It’s time to start compiling your tax information if you haven’t already. Whether you take your taxes to a professional or you complete them yourself, there is an ample amount of work to do in preparation of filing your taxes. Preparing yourself beforehand can save you time, money, […]
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If you’ve ever been in airport, you likely have been bombarded with offers from airlines to join their credit cards rewards program. Between all of the travel perks, points, and other bonuses, most of us would be pressed to admit if we weren’t at least somewhat enticed. But are airline credit cards really worth the […]
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Following the holiday season, Americans found themselves with an average of $1,000 of debt in 2017, according to Magnify Money’s annual holiday debt report. Ouch. That’s a whole lot of debt for one month of festivities. While planning and budgeting before the holiday season can prevent a lot of financial woes, many people figure this […]
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The new year is an excellent time to consider new goals, including financial goals. However, most of us can agree that it’s difficult to accomplish our annual financial goals. Often, we suffer from burnout, doubt, and frustration. Luckily, there are plenty of financial goals you can accomplish in just a few months’ time. All you […]
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Housing costs are one of the most expensive parts of any budget. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person spends 37 percent of their take-home pay on housing-related expenses – ouch. Whether you’re looking to pay off debt, save for retirement, or simply more wiggle room in paying the […]
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Looking for a new way to budget? You may want to consider trying the 50-30-20 Budget. What is the 50-30-20 Budget? It’s a budget popularized by Senator Elizabeth Warren, who wrote about it in her book All Your Worth – the Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan. The basics of the 50-30-20 Budget breaks down your take-home […]
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It’s never a bad time to start a side hustle. But perhaps one of the best times to start is in your 20s. Millennials have several advantages when it comes to side hustling. In most cases, they’re fresh out of school, could usually use the extra cash, and have few responsibilities, resulting in more free […]
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Four years after graduating college, I’m free from my student loan debt. I managed to pay off $30,000 of student loan debt. It wasn’t an easy journey by any means. Regardless, my student loan debt forced me to take a good, hard look at my financial situation and taught me some lessons, albeit hard lessons, […]
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