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How to Budget in a Long-Distance Relationship
One of the toughest parts of a long-distance relationship is being apart. The advantage is you have more time to save for bigger trips and more exciting adventures. This week, Chad Methner details how he and his partner manage their finances in a long-distance relationship. Learn about low-cost date ideas, travel hacking, and even how to side hustle together to build that travel fund.
Tips for Dealing with Anxiety
There is absolutely a limit on what you can handle at any given time. Once that limit is reached, you are just plain done, honey. There is no judgment in that. Your entire body is doing exactly what it has evolved to do, which is keep you safe and alive.
Why We Stay Far Away From Multi-Level Marketing
While people joke about the multi-level marketing (MLM) pitch, it’s a kinda serious thing. People in personal finance are staunchly anti-MLM/ network marketing and for good reason. Multi-Level Marketing, Pyramid Schemes, and Network Marketing are all the same things with one slight difference. Here’s how they break down.
My Experience with the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Baylee, creator of Up At An Angle, details her college experience using the Starbucks College Achievement Plan. Learn how to become eligible, what the program covers and how it helped Baylee avoid student loan debt.
The Differences between a Financial Coach, Financial Planner and Accountant
Before you plunk down money on getting yourself some financial help, let’s break down what each of these is to make sure you are looking for the right person for the job.
The 6 Most Important Things To Review In Your Rental Agreement
Your lease is a legally binding agreement that can impact your credit, your money and your ability to be a renter in the future. It doesn't matter if it's with a company or a private landlord, if you have a lease, read it before you sign it. Here are the top size things you need to understand before signing.
How To Avoid Student Loan Debt With Employer Funded Tuition Assistance
A lot more employers are finding that offering any kind of tuition assistance, be it reimbursement or paying for a portion of an employees’ student loans, is extremely beneficial for their companies. Everyone from mom and pop stores to massive corporations have added educational benefits to their compensation plans. How exactly does it work?
5 Easy Steps to Help You Crush Your Goals
The first step of any financial journey is understanding what you want your money to do for you. This is before budgeting, before setting up your auto deposits and bill pays. Goal setting is the foundation the rest of your finances will be built on.
10 Secret Costs of Buying a Car
While most people focus on a sizeable down payment or low APR when looking to purchase a car, there are other factors that can add to the overall cost. Things like maintenance prices, increased insurance and registration fees. Here is a list of 10 things that will affect the overall price of your car purchase.
The Pros and Cons of Automatic Bill Payment
Some people swear that automating your finances is a big key to success. However, this can be harder for low income folks who have fears of overdraft charges or handing over banking info to a company. Here I go over the pros and cons to auto and manual bill pay options.