There are a ton of budgeting apps out there, but many people end up using some sort of a spreadsheet for their budget. Spreadsheets offer control and flexibility to users, and allows them to look closer at the transactions going through their accounts. I have nothing against apps. Many people find them useful, and […]
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If you’ve tried budgeting in the past, you may have tried a popular app like Mint or You Need a Budget. You may even still use these apps. But budgeting apps aren’t for everyone. For some a spreadsheet is the best way to budget. With a spreadsheet you have total control. You can move […]
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Considering how much we’ve written about cord-cutting on the site, many will be surprised to hear that it wasn’t until a couple years ago that my wife and I decided to cut cable. We aren’t alone, though: as of 2015 there was still approximately 100 million households that subscribed to some type of paid […]
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It’s the age of social media! Nearly everyone, including business owners, has a presence on social media – whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or all of the above! Social media gives us the ability to connect with people on a wider scale, promote our businesses across platforms, and network with some of the greatest […]
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How many times in your life have you switched banks? For most of us, we choose a bank and stay with them for years without really stopping to consider whether or not they are serving us properly anymore. We assume switching banks is an enormous hassle, and often settle for what our current bank is […]
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As mainstream society has embraced the idea of multiple sources of income and the side hustle, there is certainly no shortage of ideas of ways to make extra money in your spare time. Several money-making options are well documented and are considered tried, tested and true methods for adding money to your bank account, however […]
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I’m a big supporter of side hustles. Side hustles are powerful. They allow you to reach your financial goals faster. Plus, there is just something rewarding about doing your own thing and making money outside of the traditional 9-5. When it comes to side hustles, there is an abundance of ones to consider. DC wrote […]
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Keeping a budget is one of the best things you can do for your finances. At minimum, tracking your expenses and knowing where your money is going is key to making the right adjustments for financial success. Over the past six-plus years I’ve tracked my monthly expenses in a spreadsheet. As someone who has multiple […]
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