Suppose one morning, your coffee maker breaks. There are two things you can do: repair it or replace it. Unfortunately, the “repair” option isn’t always easy. You can try to fix the machine yourself, or ask a handy family member for help. But if that doesn’t work, you might be out of options. These days, local… How Repair Cafés & Fix-It Groups Can Save...
Is supplemental life insurance worth the cost? Maybe, but private insurance might be better. Imagine you just landed a great new job. You’re really pumped for the first day of work. You put on your brand new suit, pick up your swanky briefcase, and head to the office…only to sit in onboarding meetings for the whole first day. These meetings can be boring,...
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How I Grew My Blog from $0 to $17,000 per Month in a Year as a Stay at Home Mom
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Michelle's quick note: Hello! I have a great article by Suzi Whitford. She is a blogger who has grown from $0 to $17,000 per month! Today, she's going to show you exactly how she accomplished this in just one year. I used to dress up nicely, put on makeup and go to a quiet office filled with adults to work. It was nice,...
(Photo: frankieleon / Flickr) Season 7, Episode 4 The bad news: roughly 70 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. The good news: all the important stuff can fit on one index card. This week on Freakonomics Radio: how to become your own financial superhero. Plus: Stephen J. Dubner brings you the tale of the $15 tomato. To find out more, check out the podcasts...
Knowing the difference between APR and APY may not seem like a big deal on the surface. But it’s something that can save every consumer hundreds, if not thousands of dollars over the course of their lives. In this article, we’ll clear the air on the APR vs APY debate, starting with an explanation of how they are different. You’ve no doubt heard...
Interested in volunteering? What about giving back to the community, gaining a leg up in the workforce, and meeting like-minded people? AmeriCorps is a program that teaches you unique skills, lets you earn money towards your education, and instills a new appreciation for your country. While lesser known than the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is a better… Should I Join AmeriCorps? – Benefits & Drawbacks...
My first understanding of the power of influence came as a 21 year old at 1 New York Plaza, New York City. During a job interview with a sales trader at Goldman Sachs, I remember him telling me the most frustrating thing about his job was that as soon as GS showed up in the queue to buy, the stock would instantly move...
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The New 2017 Federal Income Tax Brackets and Deduction Limits (Updated September ’17)
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I know it’s a little soon to be talking about filing your 2017 tax return (though, it’s never actually too early!), but a bit of news happened this week that could drastically change the amount of taxes you’ll pay next year. Donald Trump recently released his plan to cut taxes for the upcoming filing year, and if his plan becomes legislation, it means...
Part of the reason why I bought a smaller house in 2014 was because I wasn’t willing to rent my own house for the market price at that time of ~$8,500/month. The price to rent my house had grown from about $5,000/month when I first bought it in 2005. If I had a couple kids and a penchant for throwing tons of money...
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There are many decisions that we all must make about retirement. One of the most perplexing relates to the types of retirement account options available, and where we should put our money first. In this article, we’ll clear the air on the 401k vs IRA debate so you can make the best financial decision possible. For many of us, there are a lot...
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Are you looking for a way to make extra income, maybe by providing an RV rental? According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, over 8.9 million households own an RV, and this number only continues to increase. Many RVs sit unused in storage lots, driveways, and backyards, so why not try to make a little money while you’re not using your RV? And,...
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