19 Tips for Getting a Great Deal When Buying a New Car
When negotiating a deal, whether purchasing a car, furniture, or a house, most people get the short end of the stick. Even professional salespeople get … Read more
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The Triangle Approach to Personal Finance: How To Manage Your Money Your Way
Every financial expert has a different opinion on what you need to do to achieve your financial goals. They will shout these ideas into the … Read more
“You Know You’re Poor When…” Poor Folks Share the Biggest Clues You Know You’re Poor
The poor live a life that the rich can’t fathom. But at least they have a sense of humor about it! One optimistic yet financially … Read more
How Much Money Do You REALLY Need? Here’s the Hard Truth
“How much money do I need?” It seems like a simple question, one that all of us must answer when planning for our financial futures. … Read more
Social Mobility Doesn’t Have To Be a Pipe Dream for Lower Middle Class Kids
Sometimes people see a personal finance blogger striving for financial independence and think they must have grown up with well-off or financially savvy parents. The … Read more
How Much Does Life Cost? The Harsh Truth Shows How Expensive Basic Survival Really Is
Life is expensive, but just how expensive is it? We set out to answer “How much does life cost?” to provide an idea of the … Read more
Geoarbitrage: The Pros, Cons, and How To of Moving to Save Money
I was into geoarbitrage before I knew there was a word for it. I spent 10 years living in Los Angeles, but upon discovering the … Read more
Workers Stand Up to Bully Bosses Showing Who Really Has the Power
A bad boss can make or break a job. Far too many employers don’t know how to lead, treat their employees poorly, and expect workers … Read more
10 Realities of Being Poor You’ll Never Understand Until You’ve Lived It
Rich folks tend to live in an idealistic bubble. They can afford food, shelter, good schools, and anything they want, so they never learned how … Read more
Her Nightmare Highlights Why You Should NEVER Invest in a Home You Don’t Own
Trusting the wrong person can destroy your life. Far too many people gave their time and money to a relationship, only to watch it wither … Read more