Apr 22 | 2025
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Everyone says the economy’s healthier than ever, but some of us still find it necessary to make that paycheck stretch…and stretch…and stretch. The better we understand our spending habits, the better we can manage them. Living frugally can benefit you in many ways. You’ll grow more self-reliant, creative, and resourceful as you learn to make
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This article includes affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase, with no extra cost to you. If you’re under 40 and constantly stressing about money, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s practically a rite of passage at this point. Rent’s skyrocketing, jobs are elusive, groceries cost more than the gross
May 25 | 2024
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Look, I get it. We live in a social media-driven world, where millions of people log into their multiple accounts daily — even hourly! — to promote the illusion of their ideal life. They share snapshots of the highlights of their days: trips to the cafe, lush travels to islands, shopping trips at luxury fashion
May 02 | 2021
While it’s possible to be frugal with many aspects of your lifestyle, there are certain events and possessions that will require you to spend a substantial amount of money. Thus, a wise course of action is to begin saving well ahead of time while thinking about your goals for the future. This way, you’ll be
Apr 09 | 2021
It’s the dream: money you can count on to keep rolling in, even while you sleep. Passive income isn’t entirely passive, of course. You’ll put in work up-front to get the profits rolling, so don’t relax in your recliner just yet. But with so many potential sources of passive income available to you, picking one
Sep 08 | 2020
The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) surveyed young adults in 2017 and asked them what high school course would benefit their lives the most. The majority responded that money management was the course that would be most beneficial. With personal debt is at its highest record and COVID-19 threatening to have the hardest economic effects
Mar 27 | 2019
With finances being one of the most common sources of stress, anxiety-induced habits of negative self-talk and pessimistic thinking can affect how you deal with your money situation. As common as budgeting problems are, how you approach your personal finances can have a powerful effect on your money management. From second-guessing your expenses to internalizing
Most office workers and entrepreneurs are looking to improve their focus and productivity. There are plenty of tools and resources available for purchase at just about any bookstore. But buying several books about money management and self-improvement can seem a little counterintuitive at times. There’s some good news. No need to spend your hard-earned cash
Feb 17 | 2017