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Money 101

10 Ways to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

According to a 2019 survey by CareerBuilder, approximately “78% of workers in the U.S. live paycheck to paycheck.” But don’t think you have to be a low earner to fall into this category. Other research states that 1 in 5 adults earning more than $100,000 also live paycheck to paycheck.   ...

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5 Money Excuses to Stop ASAP

5 Money Excuses to Stop RIGHT NOW!!! One thing I’ve always said is that our finances rarely improve on their own. Therefore, if we don’t like where we are – or if we’re in a financial rut – we have to be proactive. Things aren’t likely to change until we take the  ...

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Why Is It So Hard to Save Money?!?

If you have a lower income or too much debt, saving money can be hard. It’s not impossible, but it might take longer to grow a safety net. Although these are common obstacles, they aren’t the only ones. So your inability to save could be due to reasons “not” on your  ...

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7 Personal Finance Myths – DEBUNKED!

Personal finance is a hot topic and you’ll hear many statements about money – some true and some false. It seems as if everyone has an opinion about money management. And while much of the advice is solid, you have to take other advice with a grain of salt.  Here’s a look at a  ...

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What Does Lifestyle Creep Look Like?!?!

Lifestyle creep (or lifestyle inflation) is one of the biggest (and probably most overlooked) obstacle to getting ahead financially. It keeps many people stuck and in debt, and it’s why some people live above their means. If you’re not familiar with this term, it involves increasing  ...

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