finance
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals: Strategies & Savings
Were you imagining a thermos of hot coffee, maybe even a sleeping bag or tent to protect you from the elements as you camp out for hot Black Friday deals? Maybe you enjoy the mad rush of adrenal
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Effective Monthly Savings Strategies: Build Financial Security
Is this the year to focus on saving more? If youve been disappointed when youve checked out your savings account balance, lets change that this year by figuring out how to save money each m
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Budgeting & Saving: Overcome Impulse Spending & Reduce Expenses
If you need tips to spend less money, youve come to the right judgment-free zone. I feel like I should introduce myself. “Hello. My name is Elissa, and I am an unconscious spender.” (“Hello, El
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Cut the Cord: A Step-by-Step Guide to Canceling Cable & Internet Services
I spend days psyching myself up to make the calls. My targets include the very companies that make dialing the number possible: communications providers. Why am I connecting with these connecto
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Senior Discounts: A Guide to Saving Money in Your Golden Years
I turned 53 on Tuesday. My daughter made me breakfast. My husband gave me roses. AARP sent me another membership solicitation. It all adds up to one thing: senior discounts. Like many, when the
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College Budgeting: 21 Proven Ways to Save Money
The graduation parties are over, and its time to get down to business. Armed with a sense of maturity and independence, you are ready to conquer your coursework in order to snare your first dre
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CSA Review: Is Community Supported Agriculture Worth the Cost?
We joined a CSA this year, our first time venturing into the realm of Community Supported Agriculture. I have been intrigued with the concept for several years, as I have friends who rave about
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Effective Strategies to Lower Student Loan Debt
Each time tuition rises, students become more dependent upon loan programs to pay for school. But the long-term consequences of those decisions means students and graduates will spend years wo
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Beginner's Guide to Household Budgeting: Build Savings & Financial Security
We all know we should make and stick to a household budget if we want to be able to sock away savings each month—and end up financially comfortable. But building a household budget as a beginner
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Sankey Diagrams: Visualize Your Financial Flows for Better Budgeting
Theres a new fad in the financial independence subreddit, one that might be fun for Get Rich Slowly readers to play around with. People have discovered Sankey diagrams, a type of chart that makes
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Cut Cable Costs: Affordable Alternatives for Streaming TV
One of the main reasons Kim and I decided to move from our condo to this quiet country cottage was to save money. We were spending far too much living in the city. Simply moving made a huge dif
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You Need a Budget (YNAB) Review: A Practical Guide to Financial Control
In 2004, Jesse and Julie Mecham were twenty-year-old newlyweds trying to make ends meet. They lived in the 300-square-foot basement of a sixty-year-old home. He was pursuing a masters degree
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Top Budgeting Apps for 2024: Track Expenses & Save Money
YNAB: You Need a Budget Review If youre ready to account for where every cent of your money goes, You Need a Budget could work for you. The app is based on the premise of “giving eve
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Vintage Budgeting Wisdom: 1948 Thrift Habits Film
Long-time readers know that I love old instructional films — the kind of thing we older folks used to watch in high school. (“Play it backwards!”) Because the previous owners of
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Proven Strategies for Debt Freedom: A Practical Guide
As part of back to basics month, lets use today to explore how you can get out of debt without gimmicks or games. After twelve years of reading and writing about money, Ive come to believe tha
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Unlock Financial Freedom: How Frugality Saves You Time & Money
“Time is money,” my father used to tell me when I was a boy. He didnt like how I dawdled with my chores. I didnt understand what he meant back then. To me, time and money were two ver
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Unlock Savings: The Best Time to Buy Affordable Flight Tickets
Although I fly several times per year, Im not a sophisticated traveler. Many of my friends are top-notch travel hackers, but Im just a beginner. Still, Im getting better. On my recent trip to Flo
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The Wealth Snowball: A Simple Strategy for Financial Growth
To conclude “back to basics” month at Get Rich Slowly, today were going to explore an important concept, one thats new to most people. Today, I want to talk about building a wealth
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Achieve Financial Independence: Smart Cost-Cutting Strategies
You dont need a high income to achieve Financial Independence. Making more money helps, sure, but if youre diligent about cutting costs, its possible to reach financial freedom on even an avera
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Financial Management for Young Adults: Essential Tips & Strategies
First up, I think its awesome that you asked me for advice. That took guts! Plus, its a sign that youre already making good decisions. Youre being proactive, taking charge of your own life. I
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Dorm Room Decorating Ideas: Stylish & Budget-FriendlyCongratulations, you made it into college. But that dorm room isnt going to decorate itself. Youve got some work to do. See more college pictures. College is your gateway to independence. You ...
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Aramco IPO: Risks & Opportunities with the World's Largest Oil Company
Saudi Aramco — the largest oil company in the world — is about to join the long list of 2019’s high-profile IPOs. In fact, it’s set to become the largest IPO ever, in Dece...
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Origination Fee Calculator: Understanding & Calculating CostsAn origination fee is a form of processing fee you pay to a lender to acquire a loan. It is most often associated with an initial mortgage or a refinance. The fee is typically based on a percentage of...
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Unusual Last Wills: 9 Unexpected Bequests and ClausesHarry Houdini left his wife a secret code. A will is supposed to help surviving family and friends dispose of your estate after youve passed away. Many people use it as an opportunity to send ...