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Saving should be simple, but the truth is that for many of us, extra money can be difficult to find when expenses pile up. When you add in unexpected costs that may come up, saving money can seem impossible. A recent survey found that as many as 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Without . . .
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One of the more daunting tasks of adulthood is dealing with taxes. After all, we pay a lot of taxes. There’s sales tax collected on most of our purchases, people in some states have to pay taxes on their personal property (like cars), and everyone who owns any real estate must pay property taxes. Yet . . .
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Financial advice so often seems to be written for people who started saving for retirement at 15, attended college without accruing any debt, and bought their first house before they were old enough to drink. Good for them, but what about the rest of us? Much as we try, not all of us are on . . .
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With the ever-rising cost of living, it never hurts to be economical with your money. A very simple way to get more out of your paycheck is to adopt a more frugal approach to how you spend it. Frugality helps you to save more money whether it’s for a vacation, to pad your savings, or . . .
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Graduating from college is both exciting and a little scary! New graduates move into a new era of their lives, when they need to establish their careers, their adult social lives, and their financial future. The truth is, though, that many new graduates find themselves in the position of having to pay for the past . . .
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The Top 10 Best Apps for Finance Using a personal finance app can help you budget, pay bills on time, and stay organized. It can have a huge impact on your financial life, but there are so many options to choose from. There’s no reason to get overwhelmed though. We’ve created a list of the . . .
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Spring – It’s the dreamlike time of year when the weather is heating up, the landscape is brimming with color, and we turn our attention to a new season. It’s also when we dust off the cobwebs, break out the broom and tidy up our homes. During the dormant months of winter, it’s easy to . . .
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Have you ever opened your electric bill and been horrified by the amount you owe? We’ve all been there. But experts estimate that 58% of the energy produced in the United States is wasted. Yikes! We’ve all heard of some ways to improve energy efficiency at home, but they can require a big up-front investment. . . .
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Teaching children life skills is an essential part of preparing them for their bright future. Managing money is one of the most critical life skills someone can have and luckily everyday life offers many opportunities to model good money management habits. Activities like buying groceries or stopping by the bank, are chances to teach real-life . . .
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Climb Mount Everest? Be a contestant on Jeopardy? Swim with sharks? If you have some grand ideas that you want to accomplish in your lifetime but don’t know where to start – look no further! Compiled below are a list of noteworthy bucket list ideas that you can use or take as inspiration to start . . .
