The temptation to overspend on non-necessities may always be constant year-round. For some of us, it’s harder to save money during the summer because there’s so much fun stuff to do. No one wants to be cooped up in the house all day when you can travel, go to beaches and BBQs, and attend festivals. […]
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You’ve probably heard time and time again: the key to successful money management is budgeting. I tend to think that even just tracking your expenses alone can make a huge impact on your ability to manage your finances. But the question this begs is “then what?” What are you supposed to do after you’ve started […]
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In 2016, the average household with debt amassed an average of over $16,000 in credit card debt, nearly $30,000 in car loans, and had an average student loan debt of almost $50,000, according to NerdWallet. Needless to say, debt proves to be a huge burden on many people across the country. For those who are […]
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Becoming a parent comes with plenty of additional expenses – many of which, you have to prioritize. Like myself, many parents may experience feeling torn between saving for retirement and saving for their child’s college education. We all know that investing in retirement and getting started early is important if you ever want to be […]
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By now I’m sure most people are well aware that student loan debt has become a big part . 44 million borrowers across $1.3 trillion in student loans outstanding. An average 2016 graduate left college with more than $35k in student loans. You get the point: student loans are here to stay. They’ve become something […]
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Weddings are exciting but can cost thousands of dollars for the bride and groom. While the soon-to-be newlyweds and their families have to pay for expenses like the venue, the cake, and the DJ, the wedding party and other wedding guests have their own set of costs to consider as well. According to Consumer Affairs, […]
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Ah Spring time. Warm weather and longer days. People also tend to be more motivated in the Spring to organize, clean, and go through things. While it’s always good to get rid of old stuff and clean your house or apartment, I think it’s also a perfect time to leverage your motivation to give your […]
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Last weekend I was driving through a trendy neighborhood in downtown Minneapolis and I said to my wife: I can’t imagine how much money is spent on food and drinks here every single day. I’ve been to this part of Minneapolis a number of times before, and I have to say the food and drink […]
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Last year, millennials were nicknamed the ‘job-hopping generation’ after a Gallup report revealed that 6 in 10 millennials are open to new job opportunities. According to this report, millennials have a reputation for job-hopping and are said to move freely from company to company, more so than any other generation. That being said, I don’t […]
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This blog post is part of the Pay Down My Debt (PDMD) blog tour, sponsored by US Equity Advantage. PDMD is a solution that accelerates debt payoff and helps consumers monitor their credit and make smarter purchasing decisions. If you’re looking to pay off debt find out how they can help. We talk about paying […]
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