You may have seen ads or heard about Ebates before. But what is Ebates really? Is it legitimate? Can you really earn cash back through it? We thought it would be helpful to share an Ebates review explaining what it is, how it works, and the pros and cons. Ebates offers cash back for online […]
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The road to financial dependence can seem long and difficult. It can take years to build a large savings account, pay off debt, or to save enough for retirement. When you look at the big picture, personal finance can seem downright overwhelming. Luckily, there are small steps you can take every day to better your […]
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Sponsored Advertisement. This post is brought to you by our friends at Shop Your Way®. All opinions are my own. Recently I’ve been really getting into cash back rewards. There’s something awesome about getting cash back or other rewards on regular purchases – it feels like free money! What most people don’t realize is that […]
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I feel very “Carrie Bradshaw” as I sit by our apartment window, watching car headlights go by as I write this post. I’m fighting the urge to start my sentence with, “Later that evening as I sat by my window, I couldn’t help but wonder, ‘could new shoes really buy me happiness?’” But I’ll save […]
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Have you ever had an “off” month financially, where several unexpected expense came up, leaving you desperately waiting for your next paycheck? Unfortunately, no matter how well we budget, there will always be uncontrollable expenses that arise. The good news is that we can expect to have unexpected expenses. By saving in an emergency fund […]
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At any given time, there are usually a few financial goals commanding your attention. The top concern for many people is getting rid of their debt. Debt can be a big drag to your financial future. Having it around can make it feel impossible to save money towards your other goals. Many people are having […]
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One of the biggest threats to your finances and monthly budget is impulse spending, the overwhelming urge you get to buy the shiny new thing you see in front of you. We’ve all been culprits of impulse spending. It could be small purchases here and there or excessively splurging on big ticket items like electronics. […]
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Did you know that only about 8% of goals are actually achieved? That’s research coming from the University of Scranton, that found that 92% of New Year’s goals are never met. Not exactly inspiring for those of us looking to achieve a financial milestone in the upcoming year. There is hope, however! There are a […]
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The start of a new year always feels like the time to re-examine your goals and create new ones. It’s a common time to get your finances in order. Saving challenges are popular for helping you get creative with saving. Sometime, there is hesitation to join them out of fear. Nobody wants to do […]
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With the year coming to a quick end, many people are starting to think about their New Year’s Resolutions. Have you begun to consider your goals in the new year? Specifically, have you set financial goals for 2018? Everyone is at a different place in their financial journey, but many financial goals look the same. […]
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