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Saving & Investing (13)

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What is the 50/30/20 Budget?

When you've put together a budget, you might think that you have a good grasp on your finances. However, knowing where you've spent your money is...

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Different types of savings accounts

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Different Types of Savings Accounts

You probably know that credit unions and banks offer checking accounts and savings accounts. What you might not know, however, is how many different...

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How To Invest Like The Wealthy

One of the biggest myths about rich people is that they know some ultra-classified money management secrets that let them make millions of dollars...

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what is a money market account

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What is a Money Market Savings Account

Money market accounts are a type of high interest savings account that offers similar features to a checking account. Typically, these accounts offer...

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Using a Pet Savings Account to Budget for Pet Expenses

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Using a Pet Savings Account to Budget for Pet Expenses

How do you plan and budget for your pet expenses? Maybe you use your credit card or have pet insurance to help pay for some of the costs as they crop...

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How to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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How to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Every financial expert talks about the importance of saving money. A lot of them have also come up with innovative ways to save, not to mention what...

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A Seriously Simple 52 Week Saving Plan

Setting a savings goal can be difficult, especially when you're not sure where to start. Often, we end up setting our goals too high and they're...

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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trustee for Your Trust Fund

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Four Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trustee for Your Trust Fund

In previous blog posts, we’ve talked about why a trust fund can help you even if you’re not rich. We’ve also talked about how to set up a trust fund....

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Tax Return Not What you Expected? Here's What You Need to Know

Are you hoping to get a refund from your tax return? If so, you’re not alone. Many people intend to use their refund as a "forced savings plan,"...

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How to Start an Emergency Fund

The number one tip you hear again and again from financial experts is start an emergency fund. This typically means having money in a savings account...

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