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Explore our Saving Money section for insights on trimming daily expenses and building a secure financial future. Discover practical tips on budgeting, frugal living, and putting money away. Whether you want to cut costs or grow your savings, we've got you covered

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Giving

Five Ways to Make Christmas Giving Affordable

Get practical tips for affordable Christmas giving: budgeting, list-making, early shopping, sales, and craft ideas. Make holiday generosity wallet-friendly.

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Budget

Enveloping Your Finances: A Journey from Pockets to Pixels

Discover the magic of envelope budgeting through a witty exploration of its variants - from classic cash envelopes to modern digital budget tools.

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Budget

Embracing Kakeibo in a Fast-Paced World

Explore the Kakeibo method's mindful approach to finance, tailored for today's hectic life. Discover practical tips to navigate money in a fast-paced world.

Saving

The Importance of Saving for the Future: Lessons from the Ant in Proverbs

Discover timeless financial wisdom through the lens of nature, learn how ants can inspire modern economic resilience and preparation.

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Entrepreneurship

The Principle of Frugality for Entrepreneurs

It is difficult for us to think about frugality without remembering a colonial American saying, "piety, industry, and frugality." The idea was that a good American was pious, believing in God. He was hard-working or industrious if you will. And the fellow was frugal.

Economy

2022 U.S. Personal Savings Fell to Lowest Level in Years

Exploring the steep decline in U.S. personal savings in 2022, this article analyzes the driving factors, potential economic impacts, and offers strategies for individuals to build wealth amidst high inflation

Robinhood

Beginner Investors Rejoice: Robinhood's Commission-Free Trades Make Stock Market Entry Easy

Discover how Robinhood has become a popular choice for beginner investors looking to get started in the stock market with commission-free trades.

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Saving

Smart Ways to Save Money While Following the Mediterranean Diet

Learn how to follow the Mediterranean Diet without breaking the bank. Discover smart ways to save money while eating healthy and delicious meals.

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Budget

The Financial Pitfalls: 11 Reasons Why Folks Fail with Money

Uncover the common reasons folks fail with money, from poor budgeting to neglecting health, and learn how to avoid these pitfalls for financial success.

Economy

What if the FDIC Makes Banks More Likely to Fail?

American economist Thomas Sowell is among the leading thinkers of our century. He argued that the FDIC might encourage risk taking at banks.

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Saving

11 Reasons To Double Down on Your Emergency Fund

If you want peace of mind and the wherewithal to take on unexpected expenses, you need an emergency fund.

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Saving

Silicon Valley Bank Failure and How to Protect Yourself

The SVB collapse is the worse banking crisis in more than a decade.

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Budget

How to Create and Stick to a Zero-sum Budget Plan

Zero-sum budgeting allocates every penny of monthly income to some positive purpose.

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Budget

How to Create and Stick with a 50/30/20 Budget Plan

Managing your budget can be a daunting and overwhelming task. There can be so many expenses to consider, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why the 50/30/20 budget plan can be a good tool for budgeting success.

Retirement

What You Need to Know About RMDs in 2023

In December 2022, the U.S. Congress passed the SECURE Act 2.0 which included several changes that impact retirement, including changes to when retirees must take distributions.

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Money

Five Books that Focus on a Biblical View of Money

Christians believe that God is sovereign, meaning that he is the supreme ruler. God governs everything in the believer's life, including the believers money.

Budget

How to Create and Stick With a Successful Reverse Budget Plan

A reverse budget plan is a powerful tool that can help individuals achieve their financial goals and create long-term wealth.

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Saving

Make Saving a Habit: The Benefits of Setting Up an Automatic Savings Plan

Automatic savings and investing plans, as well as making other financial decisions that can help to build wealth automatically, rather than relying on conscious effort and discipline.

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Saving

Emergency Fund Definition: What is an Emergency Fund?

Emergency fund: A savings account set aside specifically for unexpected expenses or emergencies.