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I was tired, suffering from burnout, and falling asleep at the wheel.
I was looking for a way to re-energize.
Luckily the YouTube algorithm came through and I beat the market with stocks.
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If you don’t have a job, it’ll be pretty tough to convince credit card companies to hand you a piece of plastic with the potential to spend thousands of dollars.
Read this short blog to figure out the 3 ways you can get around it to start building your credit score for the future!
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Roth IRAs are great investment vehicles...if you use the money in them to buy assets.
These include stocks, bonds, ETFs, REITs, mutual and index funds.
You want to let these assets appreciate and compound in value over time! The main benefit to a Roth IRA is that you let time increase the value of your money, and you get to take it out tax free at retirement!
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I used these with airline tickets, bonus points, cashback rewards, and Christmas gifts to make an extra $800 that year. But you’ve got to be careful not to overspend and impulse shop. You don’t want to ruin your credit score or. . .
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Credit Card Churning is a great other source of income if you’re looking to earn a little extra cashback or bonus on big ticket items you were already planning to buy.
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Eat out a lot or like to split the bill on things like travel, restaurants, food, gas, uber, lyft? Having a credit card that offers cashback or travel points can net you some extra money for. . .
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Credit cards have bonus cashback that gives you an extra 5-15% But, you still spend money on things you don’t need! Avoid impulse buying. I trick my cheap self into not using my credit cards by not carrying the one with the biggest bonus or forgetting a coupon. This reverse psychology creates. . .
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Credit cards offer bonus cashback at specific stores on top of their regular cashback. Don’t be fooled, you may save $3, but they get you to spend an extra $50. Even if you think you’ll return it, chances are life happens and you don’t.
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High credit scores aren’t just for loans.
They also tell car insurance agencies about your reliability.
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Don’t let yourself get into debt. Pay off the full balance on time and keep your credit usage down. Do this with a couple of cards, and you’ll have a 700+ credit score in no time!
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Read about the 5 key things that make up your credit score.
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When he told me the banks gave him 7% interest rate on his loan, I. was. livid. They just cheated him.
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Getting bombarded with all this fancy financial jargon about the stock market? Here’s a quick list of common terms and definitions if you’re a COMPLETE beginner.
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You might not get the result you want, but it doesn’t hurt to ask.
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Don’t let these companies scam you when you are the one paying for 24/7 services.
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He doesn’t mean give your wallet a smooch. He means “keep it simple, stupid.”
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Ever since that day, I’ve carried this huge guilt. I hate spending money.
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This was a lesson my parents were trying to teach me my entire life, but my dense mind couldn’t comprehend it.
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Once you accept the fact that it’s okay to spend money on things you hold valuable, you’re ready for the secret to buying whatever you want without feeling guilty
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Is it time to move? Where you live has a huge effect on how much money you take home!
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A Streamlined Decision Tree to help you figure out whether you should open a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA.
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Which brokerage I landed on for my IRA and why it doesn’t matter! A comparison between: Schwab vs. Fidelity vs. Vanguard
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Their responses definitely weren’t the most ‘warm and fuzzy, let me hold your hand through this you poor baby’.
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If your employer offers it, definitely look into enrolling, because it’s a great way to have an emergency fund shielded from taxes!
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My friend is making around $50,000 in her day job. Which one would be best for her?
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Read to see how much time is lost based on your income level.
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Don’t fall prey to analysis paralysis. Read this post to kick start investing towards your retirement.
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If you’re 18 or older and have $1, it’s time.
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The math that breaks down how taxes keep you poor.
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Turns out you were an entrepreneur your whole life — who knew?