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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With so many personal finance tools out there it can be overwhelming to decide which to use. I’ve been asked by others which tools I use. While I test out many tools and apps, there are some that I use more consistently than others. I should say that some tools that are really useful but […]
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Housing costs are one of the most expensive parts of any budget. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person spends 37 percent of their take-home pay on housing-related expenses – ouch. Whether you’re looking to pay off debt, save for retirement, or simply more wiggle room in paying the […]
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You may be one of the millions and millions of Americans who have a lot of different student loans. This isn’t that uncommon or even unexpected. When you take out student loans, you typically do it at the beginning of each academic year. You may have a few from each year, and most borrowers go […]
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Looking for a new way to budget? You may want to consider trying the 50-30-20 Budget. What is the 50-30-20 Budget? It’s a budget popularized by Senator Elizabeth Warren, who wrote about it in her book All Your Worth – the Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan. The basics of the 50-30-20 Budget breaks down your take-home […]
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Today I’m excited to share with you a simple hack I use to save money when I shop online. I use this hack with every online purchase. Once you get used to it, it takes only a few extra seconds to go through the process and save money. This hack gives you cashback on your […]
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Are you thinking of booking a flight on United Airlines and wondering “how can I save money on this flight?” If so, you’re a lot like me. I try to save money on every purchase I make. This might give you visions of extreme couponing, where people dumpster dive for coupons and spend countless hours […]
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The new year is sneaking up on us – are you ready? Prepare for 2019 by making these 9 money moves before the end of the year. 1) Organize any Tax Documents you Receive Tax documents will come pouring in before you know it. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time […]
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Holiday parties and events are a great way to bring your family and friends together during the holiday season. But let’s face it – holiday parties can get very expensive, very quickly. Fortunately, you can still throw a memorable holiday party without severely overspending. Here are a few tips to get you started. Invite […]
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If you’re interested in bettering your finances, chances are, you’ve attempted quite a few different types of systems to keep track of your money. With all of the trackers, apps, and other financial tools, it’s hard to know where to start. Most people have tested out spreadsheets a time or two as a means to […]
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