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Am I Still Thrilled about Impulse Buying a House 4 Years Later?

People impulsively buy a ton of junk. A candy bar here, a random book there, a cute sweater they saw while shopping. These tiny purchases … Read more

A couple looks stressed out as they sit on the couch reviewing their bills.

12 Self-Imposed Financial Burdens Tough to Escape Once You Fall In

Money controls every aspect of our lives. It helps us gain education, pursue our goals, and feel secure about the future. On the flip side, … Read more

What is money? A woman sits at a desk with money in her hand deep in thought.

12 Lifestyle Changes with Massive Benefits to Your Finances

People usually initiate lifestyle changes to become healthier, but making changes can also positively impact their finances. Here are 12 lifestyle changes with massive financial … Read more

A stressed looking woman sits at her table unsure of how she will pay the bills to represent a decline in the American standard of living.

12 Tips for Escaping Poverty from People Who’ve Lived it

Poverty begets more poverty. When you’re stuck in it, living hand to mouth, it feels impossible to dig out. There’s hope. Here’s how real people … Read more

A sad looking man sits at his table with bills in front of him, holding up a tiny piggy bank.

“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

The unsure landlord stands in front of his renters. He wants to sell, but they've asked him to reconsider.

Selling a Rental When It Hurts the Tenants: What Should Landlords Do?

The constant battle between renters and landlords wages ever onwards. As renters search far and wide for affordable housing, landlords raise prices to get as … Read more

The Dumbest Ways Real People Waste Money

Financial literacy is key to a successful life. As a resource dedicated to helping people fund their dream lives, it’s essential to consider the financial … Read more

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These 15 Best Cashback Apps Will Earn You Real Money and Rewards

Cash-back apps constantly bombard us with ads about how much money we can save. Do they really work? Although it’s nearly impossible to test every … Read more

Coins stacked higher and higher with a red arrow pointing up in front of a grocery cart to represent the rising cost of living when we explore historical data from the cost of living in 2020.

Discover the Cost of Living in 2020 – How Much Has it Changed for You?

The cost of living changes constantly. We originally wrote this piece in 2020 to showcase how much life costs for the average American. Although the … Read more

DINKs Demystified: Understanding Dual Income, No Kids Lifestyles

Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the past thirty-plus years, chances are you’ve had more than one encounter with the quirky “DINK” acronym. Fully … Read more