11 Financial Concepts To Understand Before Turning 30

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Friends and Money
As you become an adult and will start to take control of your finances, you’ll need to understand some basic financial concepts.  And when you start to master these important concepts, you’ll set yourself (and your family) up nicely because you will start to make better decisions with your money.  At least, that’s the goal, … Read more

The Dead Cat Bounce: A Complete Guide

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Stock Market Chart
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 … Read more

How Does Consumer Credit Counseling Services Work?

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Credit Counseling
Sometimes getting out of a financial rut, paying debt, and building up your credit can be tough.  This can be especially stressful if your living paycheck to paycheck, your bills keep piling on, and there seems to be no end to any debt you have accumulated.  While it can be frustrating and maybe worrisome, you … Read more

The No-Spend Challenge: 9 Rules to Help You Save Money

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No Spending Money
Do you like testing yourself and setting up challenges that help you better your life? Then a no-spend challenge might be the perfect way to improve your personal finances! Not everyone has the motivation or excitement when it comes to budgeting their money, which is perfectly normal. But if you are looking to stop wasteful … Read more

7 Tax Deductions and Credits for College Students to Save Money

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7 Tax Deductions and Credits for College Students to Save Money
In the past 20 years, the cost of attending college has tripled and increased almost 8 times faster than wages. While public higher education is mostly a state responsibility, the federal government does incentivize continuing education through tax deductions and tax credits. To understand how you might take advantage of these tax deductions as a … Read more

11 Awesome Benefits of Budgeting Your Money

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Budgeting Money
If you want to start managing your money and get out of a financial rut, then you have to understand the benefits of budgeting. For some people, creating and managing a budget is not that fun and can be quite tedious. Additionally, there is a stigma that having a budget means being extremely frugal and … Read more

How to Invest $20: Easy Ways to Put Your Money to Work

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Investing $20
As you begin thinking about your financial future, you may wonder what your extra money can do for you. Not everyone has thousands of dollars right from the start to invest and that may deter a lot of people (including yourself).  But in this digital age with updated regulations around investing and new fintech companies … Read more

Personal Financial Statement [What You Need to Know]

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Personal Financial Statement
By keeping tabs on your finances, you can create a secure and fulfilling future. That’s where a personal financial statement comes in. At its core, a personal financial statement offers an overview of where you stand financially at any point in time. It can help you succeed in various aspects of your life.  Why You … Read more
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