This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. After countless mentions of mindless spending, the need to have your spending align with your values, and then spending on what matters most to you, I’ve finally decided to write a post specifically on how you can spend meaningfully. Why is it important to spend meaningfully? […]
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For many people a car is a necessity. Whether it’s going to and from work or school, it’s hard to make money and move forward in life without one. Some people will have access to public transportation, but it can be a hassle and others simply do not have access to public transit. There are […]
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Millennials typically live in the “here and now.” With retirement decades away for those in their 20s and 30s, retirement planning is simply not a priority. The problem with this mentality is that it can drag on for years or even decades. The Motley Fool shared this shocking retirement statistic: A whopping 29% of workers […]
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Many people are making resolutions and goals this time of year. We are encouraging everyone to make one of those goals improving their finances in the new year. Today we have seven different suggestions for how you can improve your finances this year. These ideas can serve as practical ways to go about improving your […]
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Today we are keeping it simple and discussing 3 simple ways to consistently increase wealth. Almost everyone’s primary goal in their working life is to increase their wealth. The sooner wealth reaches a certain level, the sooner financial independence becomes a reality. Retirement also becomes an option when wealth reaches a certain level. Whether it’s […]
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I think it’s safe to say most of us know the importance of tracking your spending. How many of us actually do it, though? The process can often seem intimidating and tedious, but as someone who has been tracking her spending since college, I can assure you it’s worth it. Tracking your spending is (arguably) […]
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This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. An early Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Today, in light of Black Friday being 2 days away, we’re talking about why making memories beats spending senselessly for the holidays.
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When it comes to car insurance there are many factors that go into determining the cost. When shopping for car insurance, rates will vary from company-to-company. Ultimately, though, they are taking into consideration the same factors. Being aware of the factors that affect car insurance rates will help you understand why your rates are what […]
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Your 20s can be an interesting place to be in life. There is a tremendous amount of change that goes on in the typical 20-something’s life. Finishing school and potentially going to grad school, starting a career, trying to decide what you really want to do with your life, buying a home or condo, getting […]
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By now some of you have likely heard of Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes, even if you aren’t a baseball fan. Why would you have heard of him? Because he turned down half a million dollars. Hughes has an incentive in his contract that says if he pitches 210 innings in the 2014 MLB season […]
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