7 âMoney-Savingâ Moves That Cost You in the Long Run
There are times when pinching pennies can backfire. Are you robbing yourself in any of these ways?
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Can you get a cost-of-living raise? Here’s how to ask
A cost-of-living raise can help you afford increased expenses, but not all employers offer these raises automatically.A cost-of-living raise can help you afford increased expenses, but not all employers offer these raises automatically.
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10 Best Places To Open A Roth IRA in 2023
Opening a Roth IRA is a tax-smart way to save for retirement, but which company deserves your business? Get expert advice on the top investment firms now.
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Amazon Brand Detector
Two months ago, The Markup â a big-tech watchdog site â published a piece about how Amazon prioritizes its own “brands” first above better rated (and/or cheaper) products. This came as no surprise to me.
I’ve found Amazon increasingly useless over the past few years. Its search results are cluttered with ads. Sometimes my searches fail to show products I know the company stocks and sells. And Amazon Prime has lost its luster as shipping times have lengthened and Prime Video has become increasingly superfluous.
So, to learn that Amazon cheats search results by crowding out better and cheaper products in favor of it own stuff was no big shock. Yet another reason for me to take my business elsewhere, when possible. From the article:
Chapter 05: What is a 529 College Savings Plan?
As you know, paying for college can be daunting, which is why weâve created our saving 4 college series. In the previous chapters, we discussed the different ways you can save for college. If you realized in Chapter 4 that an ESA isnât the right fit for you, you might want to consider a 529
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How To Simplify Your Financial Life – 12 Best Tips
Want to learn how to simplify your financial life? If so, this blog post of minimalist finance tips will show you how to simplify your life.
Which is Safer: Rental Houses or Stock Investments? (a Case Study)
During our recent discussion on Inflation, a Badass reader stopped by and caught my attention by dropping the following block of wisdom into the comments section: âA final note if you are worried about inflation: sledgehammer the TV and go for a walk in the woods. Trees get bigger every year unless you cut them […]
What Is a Stockâs Beta
A stockâs beta is a measure of how volatile that stock is compared with the market. Hereâs how to calculate it, how to use it and what itâs good for.
Best Short-Term Investments For Your Money: Under 5 Years
Long-term investing can yield big returns, but just because you don’t have decades to give doesn’t mean you can’t put your money to work. We cover the best short term investments that will protect your money and limit your risk, while still helping you reach your goals faster.
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Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Refinancing Their Mortgages
After a troubling couple of years plagued by a global pandemic, rising inflation, and economic woes, more and more people are struggling financially. The cost of living (which takes into account food, housing, and education) has increased by 2.3% over the past year alone, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, with […]
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