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Money Mindset

How you think about money shapes the financial life you live. Unconventional approaches to saving, spending and investing for a peaceful life of financial freedom.

6 Financial Self-Care Tips to Improve Your Financial Wellness

March 31, 2023 by Sam
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Recent years have seen a rapid proliferation of the conversation around wellness. Among other factors, social media and online communities continue to empower more people every day to take charge of their physical, mental, emotional, …

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7 Ways to Outfox Planned Obsolescence and Protect Your Wallet

February 2, 2023 by Sam
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From the first time your phone runs out of charge unexpectedly, crashes while opening an app, or has no room to store a photo, you know the writing is on the wall. This little device, …

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33 of The Best Ways to Save Money in College

December 20, 2022 by Jon Dulin
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It’s no secret that college can be expensive. Books, tuition, room, and board all add up quickly. However, there are ways to save money while you’re in school. With some planning and thinking outside the …

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Buyer’s Remorse: Where It Comes From and How to Send It Back

December 6, 2022 by Sam
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Regrets are inevitable in life, and sometimes it feels like that goes double for money regrets. Buyer’s remorse, that itching feeling that you bought something you shouldn’t have, finds us all eventually. And when it …

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15 Fun Things to Do with Friends That Don’t Cost Any Money

November 10, 2022 by Cindy
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Hanging around with friends is crucial to maintaining connections and improving mental health. But what fun activities do you do when you get in touch with your friends? Should you go to an expensive restaurant, …

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Using Opportunity Cost to Make Better Long-Term Decisions

November 2, 2022 by Sam
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The last few years of instability in the market and economy at large may have you sitting out growth investing opportunities out of caution. However, historical guidance indicates the opportunity cost of waiting on the …

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Upcycle Your Way to Thrifty Creativity and a Healthier Environment

November 1, 2022 by Sam
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“Upcycle” is a term you’re likely to hear from that one extremely eco-friendly person in your life (in between them discussing carbon footprints and showing off their new biodegradable shoes). Yet as common as the …

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Keeping up With the Joneses: How to Finally Break Away

January 26, 2023October 6, 2022 by Sam
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The Joneses. You know ‘em, you love ‘em, and for reasons that have yet to be understood, they’re impossible to ignore. As a result, many of us have been keeping up with the Joneses our …

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Thrifting and Thriving: Finding First-Rate Value in Second-Hand Goods

October 20, 2022September 14, 2022 by Sam
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Unlike some of the clothing you may find at a second-hand shop, the practice of thrifting itself never goes out of style. The long-lasting tradition of turning unwanted items into precious hidden gems lives on …

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The Psychology of Money: 8 Ways to Improve Your Money Mindset

October 20, 2022August 18, 2022 by Sam
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As the old saying goes, personal finance is ‘mostly personal and a little bit financial.’ Long-term growth and success rely more on our habits and behaviors than on complex knowledge and advanced strategies. Learning a …

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