Who wouldn't like to have a little extra cash in their bank account at the end of the month? While you probably can't walk into your office and demand a raise, there are a few ways that you can trim down your expenses and give yourself a raise. Making a few simple cutbacks could …
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Your Credit Score Is More Important Than You Think
I am completely debt free. I own my car, my house, and I have absolutely no student loans. I never plan to borrow another dime in my life, but I still worry about my credit score. Initially, this might seem like an odd statement, but your credit score is more important than you …
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How Chris Runs an eBay Store for Serious Side Income
A little while back I was reading a Reddit post about how people earn money on the side, and I came across Chris, who owns an eBay store where he sells rare and signed books. He was gracious enough to share his story with us and answer some questions about how he makes a …
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Should You Get Your MBA?
I earned my MBA in 2010, and I attribute quite a bit of my financial success to this degree. However, for many people an MBA may be unpractical or simply a waste of money. George Diaz recently finished his MBA at New York University, one of the top business schools in the country …
5 Steps to Paying Off a Mortgage Early
I worked hard to pay off my car loan in half the time, my student loans in two years, and the only debt I have left is my mortgage. That is something my friend Steve Stewart and I don't have in common. As of next week, he is completely debt free. In celebration of his …
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Can I Really Afford to Save For Retirement?
My wife and I were having a conversation the other day about saving for retirement and what regrets, if any, that I had. I had accumulated a fair share of debt early in life and when I finally decided it was time to repay that debt I ignored saving or investing. Sure, I had a …
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