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Money

Articles and guides on achieving your financial goals through various means, including improving your money mindset, investing, and discovering new ways to save.

Upcycle Your Way to Thrifty Creativity and a Healthier Environment

November 1, 2022 by Sam
upcycling sign resting on denim fabric

“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
wealthy family shopping

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
man and woman browsing thrift shop clothing racks

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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10 Best Low Cost Index Funds for Long-Term Growth

January 10, 2023September 6, 2022 by Marjolein Dilven
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Are you an investor who wants investing to be as easy and low-cost as possible? Here’s an ideal solution: low cost index funds. An index fund is a passively-managed fund that tracks a particular index, …

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Understanding Sinking Funds and Their Impact on Financial Security

October 20, 2022September 2, 2022 by Ram Chakradhar
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It’s challenging to cover a significant expense in a short duration. Some people go into debt over it. A well-established sinking fund helps shield life’s unexpected events, protects your financial goals, and promotes better budgeting. …

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

October 20, 2022August 18, 2022 by Sam
hand drawing brain with money mindset symbols

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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Hypermiling: 7 Techniques for More Frugal, Efficient Driving

October 20, 2022July 29, 2022 by Sam
car dashboard fuel efficient high mpg

Here in the early 2020s, drivers around the world once again find themselves in a familiar, if uncomfortable, spot: struggling to keep up with gas prices. In this climate, as in previous ones like it, …

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What Is a Home Warranty & How It Can Save You Lots of Money

August 2, 2022July 25, 2022 by Sanjana Vig
home warranty contract with red pen

If you’ve purchased a home or are on the market for one, someone will mention the need for a home warranty policy. The big questions though are what they cover and whether or actually not …

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14 Terrible Financial Ideas: Never Do These, According to Money Experts

January 26, 2023July 21, 2022 by Max Marvelous
hands pulling money out of wallet

Making the correct money decisions is a hard thing to do. Financial experts recommend avoiding making these financial decisions. Buying a Sports Car Don’t buy that old European sports car you’ve dreamed of since you …

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15 Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling

October 20, 2022July 19, 2022 by Steve Cummings
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People enjoy having the experience of their lifetime. Travel provides many people with unique experiences they will never forget. The hard part is knowing how to save money while traveling for future adventures.  Saving can …

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