I went back and forth on whether or not to write this post. Ultimately I decided privilege, and how it impacts our personal finances – for better or for worse – was too important a topic to not address. Privilege has come up a lot in the media the past few years, especially as […]
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Most first-time home buyers have entertained the idea of buying a fixer-upper. This trend is partially due to the fact your money can go much further when you buy a home that needs work. I also blame HGTV and their numerous shows with mind-boggling number of episodes showing homes being renovated. My wife and […]
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If you read blogs and articles about pursuing financial independence, many writers will put entrepreneurship on a pedestal while looking down on a traditional 9-5. There are many reasons for this, one being the fact that many of these writers are inherently biased against 9-5 jobs. They themselves likely want to be a solopreneur, […]
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Millions of Americans are benefiting from credit card rewards. Credit cards offer a variety of rewards including cash back on purchases, airline miles that can be redeemed for flights, and points that can be redeemed for things like travel and gift cards. This isn’t an exhaustive list, though, as some cards offer extra perks […]
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You finished all your work. Your manager is busy. You don’t have anything else assigned to you that needs to get done. You don’t know what you should do next. You’re bored. Many corporate office workers have found themselves in this situation. It could be because you are new to the team or company, […]
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Health care in the United States can be summed up in two words: complicated and expensive. For those that can access and afford health care in the United States, many would argue that the US health care system is the best in the world. But what about those who can’t access care? Or can’t […]
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There’s an unlimited number of ways to make extra money in your free time. Some are incredibly time consuming and difficult. Others are easy and take only a little effort. Today we are going to focus on those easy ways to make money, or as I like to call it, “lazy ways to make extra […]
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I used to be skeptical of the impact of a positive money mindset, but recently my opinion has changed. I’m a naturally skeptical person, and it’s easy to write-off positive mindset as a bunch of BS. After all, thinking positively doesn’t guarantee success. But the more I’ve reflected on it, the more I’ve realized […]
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If you fly American Airlines and are looking for a credit card that aligns to the airline, you are in luck: there are a number of options. In fact, there may be more options for American Airlines credit cards than any other airline. Like other large airlines, American Airlines flies all across the United […]
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Travelling abroad usually isn’t that cheap, and between your airplane, hotel or Airbnb, food and drinks, and entertainment costs, most people don’t have much appetite for unnecessary fees. Thankfully with the number of credit cards available today, there is no reason to pay foreign transaction fees when travelling abroad. The best part about the […]
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