This category is dedicated to articles that provide money lessons. Topics range from lessons learned from individuals to general money knowledge.
When I first visited “Money Saved is Money Earned,” I was immediately taken in by the name…I had heard the similar Benjamin Franklin quote (a penny saved is a penny earned) before and have always believed it. I was further attracted to the blog’s goal “to teach people of all ages how financial systems work.” …
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How much do I need to retire? It’s only natural; everyone wants to retire and have a comfortable life. And further, I couldn’t blame you if you asked, “How long will my money last in retirement?” Indeed, knowing the amount you need to retire is tricky because it goes beyond simple math. But, by the …
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Are you among the many who are behind on bills? Are you worried about potentially losing some of your possessions? The truth is, such financial worries are quite common today. Americans around the country want to know what to do when they get behind on bills. Regardless of how well we manage our finances, many …
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“You should be a teacher when you grow up.” If I had a dollar for every time I heard this phrase or some variation of it growing up, I would have been a millionaire long ago. While I never wanted or intended to be a teacher, I’m happy to say I’m well on my way …
Paying off debt should be a high priority for every American. Earlier this year, consumer debt rose to $4.2 trillion, and in February of 2020, a record $1.1 trillion went to revolving debt such as credit cards. With so much uncertainty looming with the economy, along with the high debt and low savings of the …
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Giving your child a debit card can be an excellent way to teach them about money and budgeting early in life. With consumer debt in the US growing to over $14 trillion, according to CNBC and the Fed, any step you can take to help promote financial literacy early can go a long way. However, …
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Filing your taxes can be challenging enough for the average American taxpayer. (Especially if you ended last year owing some money to Uncle Sam.) But throw in the possibility that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could come back at you with a tax audit after a few months—or even a few years—and sending that return …
They say that what comes up must go down, but an equally true and less discussed phenomenon is that what goes down must come up. At least, sometimes. The idea of a “dead cat bounce” might sound somewhat alarming, but as long as you hear it mentioned within the context of trading, it refers to …
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Every time a new year rolls around, the Internet explodes with tips, tricks, and rules to help you live a better life with better, healthier habits. If you’re one of those people that makes resolutions, you might find yourself scrolling through tons of those articles a day to figure out how to lose weight, meet …
Financial independence retire early. You’ve probably heard the term, or its acronym of FIRE, at least once before. But what does it actually mean? Are people really able to retire early? Drinking wine on a tropical island, enjoying a round of golf at the club, or just enjoying more time with your family are some …
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