Personal finance
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Grocery Budgeting: How Much to Spend & Save | [Year]
Because food is the third-largest expenditure in Americans’ budgets, it’s often the target for personal finance crusaders who seem to think that all you need
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Fiscal vs. Monetary Policy: Understanding Government Economic Tools
Over the past year and a half, there have been several measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to support economies all over the world. S
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Budget-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas & Savings Tips
A 2020 survey from the National Retail Foundation shows that consumers are expected to spend record amounts this holiday season, with forecasts predicting a p
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Achieving Financial Soundness: Definition & Roadmap
What does Financially Sound really mean? If someone asked if you were financially sound, would you know how to answer? Even more so, could you explain how to get there? First, let me help
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Budgeting & Savings: Practical Tips for Affordable Living in 2024
Are you looking for the cheapest way to live? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average individual income in 2019 was a little over $34k. This means that most Americans have to f
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Biblical Perspectives on Debt: Financial Freedom Through Scripture
How to know what the Bible says about debt Paying off debt can be a difficult task for many people. It is easy to get stuck in a borrowing cycle and accumulate more debt, with no end in sight
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Live Below Your Means: 18 Proven Tips for Financial Freedom & Contentment
Live below your means so you can save more Our culture makes it easy for us to spend more than we have with so many credit options. Credit cards, payday loans, and even our home’s equit
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Budgeting for Beginners: 33 Essential Tips to Take Control of Your Finances
Beginner tips for following a budget If you’re tired of feeling out of control with your money, then I’m glad you’re here. Starting out as a beginner with budgeting might seem overwhelming, e
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50 Simple & Effective Old-Fashioned Living Tips for a Sustainable Life
Old fashioned living tips to save money According to a study from the EPA, over 292 million tons of solid waste was generated in the U.S. in 2018 alone. This is an increase of over 3 ti
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February Financial Checklist: Achieve Your 2021 Goals
Keep the momentum with February’s financial to-do list In this post, I’ll give you 5 helpful tasks to keep you on track with your 2021 financial goals. So, how are you doing wi
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March Financial Checklist: 5 Steps to Take Control of Your Finances
Stay focused on your finances with March’s financial checklist In this post, I’ll give you 5 helpful tasks to keep you on track with your personal finances. It’s been a y
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April Financial Checklist: 5 Key Tasks to Take Control of Your Money
Get your goals blooming with this financial checklist We’re almost into April already! Thankfully, we have a little extra time to get our taxes in (thank you, IRS!). Spring is
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June Financial Checklist: 5 Steps to Boost Your Finances This Summer
5-Step Financial Checklist for June Summer is days away from being in high gear. What’s your plan? If you don’t have one, let this June financial checklist give you a li
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Resolving Financial Conflicts in Marriage: 3 Effective Steps
Overcoming money issues in your marriage Many couples struggle to manage their money issues successfully. Some attempt to get better control of their finances, but maybe there isn’
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Year-End Financial Checklist: Essential Tasks for December
December’s end-of-year financial checklist for 2020 Raise your hand if you’re relieved to see this year finally coming to a close. (I see you!) I have to give props to 2020, be
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Protect Your Financial Future: 9 Reasons to Regularly Check Your Credit Report
Why you should check your credit report regularly If you’re part of the 67% of Americans that haven’t reviewed their credit report in the past year, you may be wondering why
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Debt Payoff: When *Not* to Use Savings - 3 Strategic Reasons
There are valid reasons to not pay off debt with savings In all circumstances, should I use savings to pay off debt? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alo
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January Financial Checklist: 5 Essential Money Moves to Kickstart Your Year
Start the New Year right with a January financial checklist This post explains 5 important tasks on the January financial checklist that will get your new year off to a good start. The yea
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November Financial Checklist: Secure Your Finances for Year-End
5-step financial checklist for November We’re winding down to the end of the year, and oh what a year it’s been. Who could have ever predicted what 2020 would bring? Like
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Best Online Money Management Tools: Free & Paid Options
Take control with online money management tools (I am not affiliated with any of these online money management tools. I’m only suggesting them for your benefit!) There is a ple
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Shell Gas Card: Minimum Credit Score & Approval RequirementsAre you thinking about applying for the Shell Gas Card? The minimum recommended credit score for this credit card is 640. What else do I need to get approved for a Shell credit card? There’s ...
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Understanding Non-Covered Securities: Definition & SEC RoleThe term non-covered security refers to a legal definition of securities, the details of which may not necessarily be disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The competent authority that make...
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Black Monday 1987: Lessons for Investors in 2020Monday marks the 33rd anniversary of Black Monday. On a percentage basis, the crash of 1987 remains the worst day in the history of the U.S. stock market by a long shot. Just two months prior, th...
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Echoes of 2012 & 2015 - Is a Bull Run Coming?The above chart shows Bitcoin 2010 – May 2019. In my opinion the current price action is similar to 2012 and mid-to-late 2015. In both of these times Bitcoin had pretty much found its botto...