finance
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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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Financial Control: Strategies for Quick Wins & Confidence
I cringe when I remember learning to drive. At fifteen-years-old, I was impatient, full of nervous energy, and so short that I could barely reach the steering wheel. (Which is still kind of a pro
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Affordability Calculator: Determine Your Ideal Home Price
“How much house can I afford?” Answering this question correctly is one of the keys to building a happy, wealthy life. Unfortunately, theres a vast housing industry in the U.S. thats
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My Hot Tub Purchase: A Financial Perspective
“When are you going to write about your hot tub?” readers have been asking. “We want photos of you in your hot tub.” Fine. Heres a typical scene on any given afternoon. (T
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Refinancing Student Loans: A Comprehensive Guide
This is a guest post from Travis Hornsby, founder of Student Loan Planner. I met Travis last year and realized he knows a lot about something thats a blind spot for me. I asked him if hed be wil
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Boosting Wealth: Understanding the Power of Your Savings Rate
For years, Ive argued that your saving rate is the most important number in personal finance. “Saving rate” in the world of personal finance is the same as profit in the world of busi
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Investing Strategies: Insights from a Money Nerd Retreat
What happens when a half dozen money nerds spend 48 hours together in Clearwater, Florida? Do they romp on the beach? Swim in the ocean? Cook dinner together? Drink copious quantities of alcoho
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Quality Products on a Budget: Expert Strategies for Smart Shopping
Our recent three-part discussion on choosing quality over price has been interesting. (If you missed it, heres part one, part two, and part three.) Its clear that most of you money bosses value q
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Understanding Stock Trading Risks for Beginners: A Guide for Young InvestorsWhat are the risks of stock trading? This is a question that many people ask themselves before they make their first trade. This holds especially true when thinking about stock trading risk kids s...
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Understanding Linear Relationships: Definition & ExamplesWhat Is a Linear Relationship? A linear relationship (or linear association) is a statistical term used to describe a straight-line relationship between two variables. Linear relationships can ...
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Socially Responsible Investing (SRI): Aligning Investments with Your Values(This page may contain affiliate links and we may earn fees from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. See our Disclosure for more info.) Socially responsible investing (SRI), social i...
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Fiona: Personal Loan Marketplace Review - Rates & EligibilityPros Cons Search for loans based on credit scores, location and needs Doesn’t provide loans directly Easy-to-navigate website Even though there are many lenders, no guarantee y...