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Budgeting while ensuring you don't compromise on quality can seem daunting. Whether filling your pantry, updating your wardrobe, or keeping up with the latest tech, smart shopping strategies are crucial for keeping your finances in check.

There are many reasons you might consider starting a side hustle - with increasing your income in the current financial climate being an obvious and very understandable one.

If you’ve ever seen one of the television episodes about tiny house living or watched a news report on the trend, then you’ve likely considered downsizing to something smaller than your current home.

Truthfully, this title should actually be “How to Make a Million Dollars in 10 Years Without Going Into Debt", but that is just getting a little too winded for my liking. It’s true though!

You might vaguely remember your psychology teacher talking about Maslow. He pointed at a picture of a triangle as you nodded off in the back of the school room.

When there’s only so much money to go around, there are often multiple savings goals competing for your money. Think of the young professional who’d like to get a more reliable car, buy a house, and save for retirement. Or consider the young family that’s saving for college, retirement, and a bigger house.

Dreaming of waving goodbye to the daily grind five years ahead of schedule? The road to early retirement is paved with more than good intentions; it requires a meticulously crafted strategy with surprising twists. It's not solely about what you should be doing—like diligently saving a portion of your income or investing wisely—but also about what you need to stop doing.

The loud budgeting trend went viral recently on TikTok, and after several years of rising costs and high inflation rates, thousands of social media users are flocking to the trend to embrace the concept of being vocal about your budgeting goals.

Yup. This is one of those articles. It's an election year, and here in the U.S., we get to decide which old dude who’s been alive long enough to remember when there were only 48 states in the U.S. will be the leader of the free world.

Bitcoin, the rebel of the financial world, has decided to stroll past the $73,000 mark, much to the delight of its enthusiasts and the chagrin of its skeptics. Then, much to the enthusiasm of skeptics and the chagrin of Bitcoin enthusiasts, Bitcoin got punched in the face and slid down to the $64,000 level.

“What’s your one page financial plan?” — This is the absolute best question that I’ve heard asked in a long time. Instead of talking about your hot stock pick or your fancy investment that shields you from paying taxes, I think it’s time for all of us to step back and ask ourselves the most intelligent question of all, “Why the heck do I care about money anyway??”

Have you ever heard the saying, “If you don’t have a goal, then you’ll wind up hitting it with amazing accuracy.”? In other words, if you have no idea where you want to be in your future life, then it really doesn’t matter what you do because wherever you end up will match your goal…which apparently was never important enough for you to think about in the first place.

You might be thinking to yourself, “How much should I invest in my 401k….? Well, the more I invest, the better, right?”

The money comes in…the money goes out…and at the end of each month you have very little to show for all your efforts. Then, after buckling down for a bit and saving here and there, it feels like you’ve gained a little traction…until another unexpected bill comes along and takes your bank account down to nothing (or probably more likely, racks your credit card back up to the max instead of down to zero like you were fighting for). It’s time to change this. Now is the time to transform your finances.

Everybody knows their answer to the question, “How much do you make?” After all, it’s central to everything we do – where we live, what we buy, what types of vacations we go on — it all stems from how much we make. But, what I want to know is, “How much do you actually make per hour?” Let me give you a hint up front, the answer is quite different from what your boss will tell you…

Welcome to the only guide you'll ever need to escape the drudgery of active income. Maybe. Well, this is a good start with some good ideas, at least!

We all know that in order to build wealth and prepare for retirement, investing is the key. However, it can be hard to figure out what to invest in and how to put your money to good use. One of the most talked about ways to build wealth is owning property and being a landlord to bring in passive income. But what if you don’t want to do that? You can still invest in real estate!

Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, retirement was synonymous with mortgage-burning parties. Fast forward to today, and retiring with a mortgage is more like joining a club nobody really wanted to be a part of, but everyone seems to have a membership.

You might think unlocking the secrets of financial success in one weekend is too good to be true. However, the ‘Ultimate Weekend Financial Challenge’ is a realistic journey toward improving your relationship with money.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a polluted word for many traders and investors - but that doesn't mean it's going completely away. Nor does that mean you can't profit from nature or sustainable practices. But there are some opportunities in the regenerative ag, conservation, and green real estate spaces.

Many homeowners think that decor is key to a homey feel. Yet, budget limits can hinder design dreams. But with creativity and good planning, it's possible to create your dream home without spending too much.

To say that NVDA has been rallying is an understatement. NVDA's more like Elon Musk, high on cocaine in a toga and tied to one of his rockets to Mars. Did you miss the rally? You're not alone - and don't think that profit takers won't be looking for other plays in the AI space.

Navigating the stormy seas of job loss? You're not alone.

Have you ever considered the way you think about money could be the key to building your wealth?

Every job requires a combination of vital skills, but what skillset is valued most in 2024? As the job market evolves, staying ahead means it’s key to understand and acquire the skills that employers value most.

Turning $100 into six figures is a goal no one should realistically have. But it's the question you might ask yourself: Can it be done? Sure. Probable? It's less probable than winning the lottery, but technically still probable - like finding a needle in a haystack the size of Canada. But possible? Absolutely.

Attention taxpayers! If you're paying any amount of tax, you need to hear this. Most of us are unknowingly giving away more of our income to taxes than necessary.

Valentine’s Day can be a fun opportunity to show your partner how much you love them - but it can also be a day that comes with a lot of pressure and external expectation to spend money and make extravagant gestures.

As you may know, in Chinese culture, each year is marked by one of the creatures from the list of Chinese zodiac animals. February 10 will mark the start of the Year of the Dragon — the only mythical creature among the Zodiac animals.

The deadline for filing your tax return is fast approaching. An estimated 20% of filers leave their taxes until the last week, according to the IRS. Taxes certainly aren’t much fun, but procrastinating could increase the stress and the chances of making silly errors.

When tax season comes around, you might be curious about what happens if you file your taxes late. This might be especially true if you don't owe any money to the IRS.

The one single trick that will guarantee success with your financial goals is consistency. Building a consistent habit that keeps you accountable and puts your financial plans at the forefront of your mind every week is key to ensuring you reach your goals on time.

Art isn’t just something pretty to hang on your wall. It also represents a unique investment opportunity. Not only is it an impressive and low-correlated asset to add to your portfolio, but artworks can sometimes sell for many times their original value.

In 2011, my newlywed husband and I decided to get out of debt. It felt counter-intuitive because it was, after all, our first year of marriage. Weren’t we supposed to be having fun and seeing the world, not battling debt in a tiny apartment and a rice and beans diet?

For most of us, transportation is one of our biggest expenses. If you own a vehicle, purchasing insurance coverage is required in most states. When you have a car note, most lenders require you to have full coverage on your vehicle.

A budget-conscious mom of two children, Jessica Samuels, encourages her kids to engage and compete in youth sports. However, that participation comes with a hefty price tag. She needs to look at ways to save money on sporting equipment.

Getting out of debt can be hard to do alone as it requires organization. But one proven and efficient method for achieving a debt-free life is the debt snowball strategy.