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As my 30th birthday approaches, I find myself thinking about what I accomplished in the last decade. My 20s saw me get married, build a house with my husband, have two amazing kids, and start my career. And while I…
Are you a chronic overspender? If you start each month with great intentions and spend according to a set plan, but eventually find yourself making mindless purchases justified by that ever dangerous “a little won’t hurt” attitude, you’re likely facing…
House hunting is a bit like dating. Sometimes, you fall for the wrong person – or the wrong house. It’s not at all unusual to fall head over heels in love with a house that’s way out of your budget. You feel like you just have to…
We live in a world where pretty much anything that can be automated is. You can subscribe to grocery delivery so fresh food shows up at your doorstep every week, without you having to create a list or head to the…
Have you ever been reluctant to let go of something you knew you didn’t need, just because you paid good money for it and don’t want to give it away for free? Do you ever find yourself cradling a prize…
According to a 2017 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 21 million American workers are: Contingent (temporary) workers, either directly employed or employed through temp agencies Independent contractors On-call workers without regular hours Workers employed through contract…
Only 28% of Americans have a written financial plan, according to Charles Schwab’s 2019 Modern Wealth Index study. Those who have a written plan are in vastly better financial shape than their planless peers. Of the “planners,” 78% say they pay…
Whenever I have a couple of free hours, I like to stroll down to the local coffee shop and treat myself to a cafe mocha. And I’m not alone. Helaine Olen, writing for Slate, says Americans consume about 4 million…
We all have habits we frequently indulge. A daily morning latte or occasional new pair of shoes can seem harmless. But consider their effect on your bottom line. Even the tiniest regular purchases of $1 or $5 add up. And…
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The new year is the perfect time to recommit to getting your finances organized. And there’s no better way to do so than by creating a budget calendar to track your income, expenses, and financial goals throughout the year. You…
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