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- The Best Credit Cards For Students (2019 Edition)
Establishing credit is important, especially as you start getting to your adult years and getting through college. But the tough part is choosing a card that is right for your needs. The entire process can be confusing and there are tons of options to look at. That is why we have put together a list of the best credit cards for students so you don’t ... Read the article >>> - Journey of 20 Job Applications: Jul 19 Update, Living a Double Life
Happy Friday! It’s time for a new update. It is currently 3p EST on a Friday, so while it’s not exactly close of business, I feel confident no one at these companies is working past 3p on a summer Friday. That being said here is the lastest update on my Summer Job Hunt. Jobbing I’m … ... Read the article >>> - Setting of the Sails – Role of Gold and Bitcoin in the Portfolio
One ship drives east and another drives west With the self-same winds that blow. ‘Tis the set of the sails And not the gales Which tells us the way to go. - Ella Wheeler Wilcox, The Winds of Fate ... Read the article >>> - A simple and meaningful life by focusing on the essentials
Is your working day characterized by endless meetings and an equally never ending to-do list? Do you lack the time to think and are you just in a cycle of doing? I know the feeling, which is why I was excited to be given the excellent book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by author Greg McKeown.Read the article >>>
- Is Medical Tourism an Unrealistic Idea
Any American who wants to retire young will inevitably face the question of medical insurance. Where will I acquire it and how much will it cost me? When my husband owned his own business we paid $1200 per month for insurance premiums alone. In a good year everyone stayed healthy and we only visited the doctor for physicals and other well checkups. Even in ... Read the article >>> - Weekend Reading for Financial Planners (July 20-21)
Enjoy the current installment of “weekend reading for financial planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the big industry news that the CFP Board has decided to delay enforcement (but not the rollout itself) of its new fiduciary standard, allowing brokerage firms another 9 months (from October of 2019 until June of 2020) to adjust their policies and procedures… while reinforcing that the CFP ... Read the article >>> - How I Used My Hobby to Create a Dream Job
Most of us associate work and jobs with tasks and activities that we do out of a need for a paycheck. Of course, some people enjoy their work more than others. I can tell you from firsthand experience that life is a lot more pleasant when you’re able to make money doing something that you enjoy. From 2008 to 2013, I worked full-time as a ... Read the article >>> - Is your Commute Making you Miserable?
One of the things I hate the most about working a typical corporate job is my daily commute to work. Even though I enjoy driving and cars in general, I’ve come to dread that daily ritual. Every morning and afternoon, I have to steel myself for what often feels like a battle. The dangerous driving behaviors and too frequent daily accidents have turned my commute into one ... Read the article >>> - Replacing The Beast: A Love Story For CarMax’s Return Policy
It’s been over a year since The Beast went belly up (see obituary below). I have been hesitant to write this post because I know many of you were attached to her and, well, it was just too damn painful. But a lot of lessons came out of her passing that I thought the best … Continue reading Replacing The Beast: A Love Story For ... Read the article >>> - Want Free Money From Your Employer? Go for Contribution Matching!
Are you ignoring totally free money from your employer? Sounds crazy, I know, but this happens all the time! Most people don’t even realize there’s... The post Want Free Money From Your Employer? Go for Contribution Matching! appeared first on Savings and Sangria. ... Read the article >>>
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Buying and Selling Abandoned Storage Units as a Side Hustle
Ty Roberts 45 Comments
Buying and selling abandoned storage units as a way to make money is probably the most interesting side hustle I’ve ever done (and I’ve had
5 Ways to Reduce Financial Stress From Your Life
Jessie Connor No Comments
While it is true that money can’t buy happiness, it’s also true that not having money doesn’t do a lot of good to our mindset.
On the Path to FIRE, How Much Suffering is Too Much (or Not Enough?)
Lisa 7 Comments
Burned by FIRE Finance A few years ago, I was leading the ultimate frugal life, or so I thought. I was plowing $6,000 a month
Airplane Mode: Help Yourself First
Ty Roberts 22 Comments
Before any commercial airliner takes off, passengers are treated to some pre-flight safety instructions. “Buckle up. No cell phones. No smoking in the lavatory. In
Your Full-Time Job Is Often the Best Side Hustle
Theodora Evans No Comments
Working two or more jobs is not unusual these days when most of us are over our heads in debt and trying to save for
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From {in·deed·a·bly} … What would you do with a million pound windfall? This may disappoint some readers to discover but, for me, it wouldn’t be
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Freedom For Fido – A Story Of Finding Purpose In Retirement
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Skip Fear And Win With Money
From Women Who Money, Inspiring Money Stories … My parents’ annual income was about half of the poverty level when I was growing up. We
Can Real Estate Investing Save a Life?
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What is Lighting Your FIRE?
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How Your Childhood Is Keeping You Broke!
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A Budget Is Your First Step To Wealth
A BUDGET IS YOUR FIRST STEP TO WEALTH from Cash Crone. In their own words … “An oldie but goodie, Cronies. Like a good parent looking
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