Most personal finance experts agree that you will need about 80% of your monthly income replaced during retirement. To make that possible, it is important to save and invest throughout your working …
How to Save Money on Hotels When Traveling
Those of you who read my free money tips newsletter (which I suggest you do), know that I am about to take a trip to Israel. I spent the last few days working on lodging for the trip, and I want to …
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9 Tips for Thrift Store Shopping
The country is buzzing about thrift store shopping. Did you miss the message? Where else can you get your grandma's jumpsuit for $7? And if you really have not seen this video, make sure to watch it …
4 Ways to Save by Doing Little Things
Most of us have heard of the "latte factor" and how we can save a lot in the long run by spending a little less in the short run. While some bloggers love the latte rule and others think it is stupid, …
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5 Best Mobile Apps to Save You Money
For most of us, our smart phones are only a money drain. We pay at least $40 per month, on a family plan, or up to hundreds per month for unlimited plans, to get our calls and internet wherever we …
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How to Make Saving A Habit
The end of the year is approaching and with it an excellent time to analyze your financial house and see what changes you’d like to make for the upcoming year. For some this might mean examining their …
Why I Spent $30 To Shave and It was Worth Every Penny
For as long as I can remember, I have hated shaving. Seriously. I would do anything I could to avoid it. I didn’t want a beard, so shaving was an inevitable part of my life, so I am always searching …
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Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation After College
Ahhh, post college life. There is truly no time like it. You're used to living off of ramen from your time in school, but you're earning all of this cash now that you've got a big kid job. All of this …
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Planning the Costs of a Weekend Getaway
This weekend, I am taking my girlfriend up to the mountains for a quick weekend getaway. I am excited to get out of the city for a couple of days and enjoy everything a fall trip to the Rockies has to …
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Understanding “Need” vs “Want”
Have you ever heard someone say how much they “need” something that is a complete waste of money? They need their gym membership, they need their SUV, they need their daily latte. We all know that it …