Anyone living in today’s world has at least a rudimentary familiarity with credit cards. You’re also likely somewhat familiar with the different types of credit cards out there. I’m probably more familiar with the various credit card options than the average American, but even so I hadn’t heard the term vanilla card used until recently. …
Weekend getaways allow you a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of life at a fraction of the cost of a more extended vacation. And with a little planning, you can take several cheap weekend getaways throughout the year and scratch your travel itch for very little money. You know what I’m talking …
Housing is one of the biggest expenses for the average person or family. While the standard measure for determining your housing affordability is 30% of your pretax income, the average American spends closer to 37% of their income on housing, and many spend even more. With a shortage of affordable housing throughout the country, many …
Yes, I know, this is a bit of a click-baity title, but it’s true. We did triple our blog traffic in 3 months, and while there was a lot of work and different things that went into tripling our traffic, there is one common thread. The Money Mix Insiders blogging group. We joined the Insiders …
Today’s world is more connected than ever before, and almost everyone would like to be able to travel more. Although the world has become more connected, the luxury of travel still isn’t necessarily accessible to everyone. Especially when flights are involved, travel can be downright expensive. Luckily, travel hacking has become quite popular over the …
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Most children dream about having a pony. Whether it’s My Little Pony or the cowboys of the wild west, nothing captures the imagination of a child quit like a horse. Whether the portrayals that lead to these idolizations are realistic or not one thing is clear: most children dream of having a horse at some …
Despite the recent strength of the economy, the majority of American’s are still struggling financially. Although a number of factors are likely at play, and the financial health of American’s won’t be solved with one thing alone, one financial habit that would significantly help many is relatively simple to implement. Budgeting. While a recent Debt.com …
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Craigslist has been a staple for buying and selling used items and services for decades and is a go-to for many people looking to snag a deal. It’s popular, even though the site still seems like it’s stuck in the 1990’s, the decade during which it was launched. Archaic or not, the simple design has …
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Are you ready to cut the cord? If you’re reading this, chances are you’re fed up with the exorbitant costs and restrictive contracts that come with a cable subscription and ready to try something new. But what? Cable alternatives have exploded in recent years, and with so much to choose from it can be hard …
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A plethora of things effect our personal finances and the development of our financial habits. From family, to culture, to media, to unprecedented global pandemics, our money lives are constantly being molded and shaped by things both within and beyond our control. While the majority of things that help shape our financial lives are relatively …
