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A woman considers her financial goals. There's a piggy bank, stack of change, model car, and model house in front of her to represent different goals.

21 Financial Goals To Set for a Happy Life with Tips for Achieving Them

Are you ready to slay your financial goals? I know it can be daunting. We all want to make better money decisions, but refining what … Read more

A happy woman sits in her kitchen calculating her bills to represent why you should pay yourself first.

Pay Yourself First Sounds Great, But What Do Experts Really Mean by That?

“Pay yourself first” is one of the first pieces of advice you will hear here from pretty much any financial advisor or finance blogger. It … Read more

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Why Telling Folks To Move Someplace Cheaper is Bad Advice

When people lament the rising cost of living, others scoff and tell them they should move someplace cheaper. While geoarbitrage is a great way to … Read more

A man happily throws his phone far away after quitting his job.

FU Money Provides a Financial Escape Plan. Here’s How to Build Yours

Have you ever wanted to rage-quit your job? Sometimes our work environments can become so toxic that we dread going in every day, and if … Read more

A young woman reads a book about personal finance while sitting on the floor in a library.

12 Best Personal Finance Books for Every Stage of Your Journey

With thousands of personal finance books on the shelf, how do you decide which ones are worth reading? Do you need a book on investing, … Read more

A woman shopping at a thrift store to represent items we'd never buy used.

11 Products Even the Most Frugal Shoppers Would Never Buy Used

Thrifting is a fantastic opportunity to save money on things you need. People score great deals on designer clothes, like-new handbags, and various home goods … Read more

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Surviving Economic Meltdown: How Real People Are Managing Rampant Inflation

It’s rough out there. With rampant inflation in necessities like food and housing, millions struggle to keep their heads above water. Here’s how real people … Read more

A couple shakes hands with a banker while applying for a personal loan.

The 5 Best Alternatives to Personal Loans – Skip the Bank and Check These Out Instead

With the rise in fintech companies and online financial institutions, consumers no longer need to rely on traditional banks for financial services like loans. Many … Read more

A stressed couple sits on the couch reviewing financial paperwork because they have money problems.

How to Stop Ignoring Your Money Problems and Start Fixing Them

When you encounter financial problems, do you bury your head in the sand or face them head-on? Ignoring money problems seems easier at the time, … Read more

Image representing an adverse possession dispute. A miniature house stands in the center of a tiny seesaw. Tiny wooden figures representing the home owner and squatter sit at either end, while a person holds a magnifying glass up to the model to examine it.

Squat To Own: How Adverse Possession Laws Really Work

Think home ownership is out of reach? Think again! Squatting lets you take control of a house through adverse possession laws: no money down! But … Read more