This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Are you a cat person or a dog person? Both? Neither? Chances are, if you’re a pet owner, you will go to extreme lengths to care for your pet, including paying for both regular and emergency pet care. It seems that there are quite a few animal […]
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This content is provided by Prosper Marketplace. Are you stressed about money? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. A recent survey conducted by Prosper Marketplace found that nearly 60 percent of Americans don’t have the financial freedom to enjoy life. Nearly half of the people surveyed said they were living paycheck to paycheck and […]
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This post was written by our regular contributor, Erin. Side hustle income is all the rage these days, especially with the millennial generation. It’s one of the most flexible ways to earn more money. But…why exactly are people so crazy about earning more? Side hustles require a lot of motivation and dedication, and without a […]
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This post is written by our regular contributor, Mike. It’s said rules are made to be broken. But then that’s probably not the wisest advice when it comes to your money. While by no means an exhaustive list, these rules will help you establish good habits for managing your money. It’s ultimately your habits which […]
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Block Advisors. All opinions are 100% mine. Tax time can be both stressful and annoying. With the time that it takes to prepare and file taxes, most people lose hours or even days through the process. Others spend even more time because they realize […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. When’s the last time you thought about switching banks? Is the bank you have now the one you started with years and years ago? A lot of people never think twice about their banking situation for a number of reasons. It can be a hassle to switch […]
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This post is written by our regular contributor, Kristi. We all have at least one friend or know someone in passing is bad with money. They complain about never having enough money for groceries, but they come in with new clothes they bought with a credit card. They laugh about not ever paying their bills […]
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Go to any financial website out there, and more often than not, you’ll find articles advising you to focus on your net worth, not your income. This expert advice stems from the reality that income doesn’t mean wealth. Someone making $500,000 can make the same poor financial choices as someone making $50,000 a year and […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Quick, put yourself in these scenarios and answer honestly: You see that one thing you’ve been coveting for months, and it’s on sale. You didn’t budget for it, but it’s a steal. Do you buy it, or do you wait? You’ve been tossing around the idea of buying […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. You just got the news from your boss: you no longer have a job. Whether it was a surprise or you had a feeling it was coming, getting laid off is one of the most jolting things that can happen to you. You went from thinking everything’s […]
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