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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Dave Ramsey has written some of the best-selling books on personal finance and helped millions get out of credit card and other debt. So why would you want to look for alternatives to Dave Ramsey? If he’s helped millions, why wouldn’t anyone and everyone who has struggled with debt simply buy his book, take […]
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Do you ever feel like your financial life can get overwhelming quick? Bills can pile up. Then there is all the things you “should” be doing with your money. It can be easy to take the “out of sight, out of mind” approach to money. But I think we all know that eventually you […]
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I’m one of those people who tend to over-complicate things. I’m always trying to take things to the next level of detail. Or think of a different approach to something. Sometimes this is helpful, such as in my day job in corporate finance where I’m looking at how different variables may impact a forecasting […]
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For the past few years my wife and I haven’t paid a dime towards magazines, but we’ve received a handful of magazine subscriptions. There’s a ton of free content online, so it can be difficult to justify magazine subscriptions. But what if you can get magazine subscriptions (legally) free of charge? Today I’ll share […]
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If you’re somewhat familiar with personal finance and investing, then you have likely heard about the beauty of index funds. And for good reason. They are an easy way to start investing, and generally have great returns. Index funds work like this: instead of purchasing individual stocks, an investor can buy an index fund. An […]
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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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Freelance writing can be a lucrative side hustle – if you know what you’re doing. Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to pursue a writing career. Since then, she’s written for Fox Digital, MSN Living, Glamour magazine, and now regularly contributes to the New York Times. […]
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