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If You Want to Get Rich, You Better Do It Slowly

Slow and boring have their place. In fact, slow and boring are often some of the most reliable ways of doing anything. Whether you're building a house, growing your wealth, or just trying to get fitter – slow and steady wins the race.

The Rule of 10

How much is $100 worth in 30 years? If it grows at 8% a year, it'll be worth over a thousand dollars. Learn how the Rule of 10 can be your friend in learning how to save for your retirement.

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Is Temu Legit? What You Need to Know

Temu is one of the world's fastest growing online shopping platforms. Its app was the most dowloaded shopping app in the world in 2023. But with growing concerns about product quality, alleged forced labor among some suppliers, and a perceived connection to the Chinese communist government, is Temu a safe place to shop online? Learn more.

How to Lower Your Verizon Bill: 8 Ways to Save

Verizon has one of the fastest and most reliable cell phone networks in the U.S. However, it can be very expensive, especially if you have multiple lines on your account. Thankfully, there are things you can do to lower your Verizon bill. Learn more.

7 Best Absolutely Free Budgeting Apps for 2024

Budgeting is about tracking your spending and, ideally, it would be nice to have an app that doesn't charge you for it. There are fewer and fewer free budgeting apps out there but we've found a few worth looking at.

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Maximize Your Savings

Best 12-Month CD Rates – 5.30% APY (March 2024)

Certificates of deposit are a reliable way to earn a higher rate of interest and the 12-month term is a sweet spot for a higher rate but shorter term. This way you can get yield without locking up your funds for a long period of time.

Best No Penalty CD Rates – 5.41% APY (March 2024)

With interest rates rising, many investors want to take advantage of the highest deposit rates they’ve seen in years. A no-penalty CD lets you withdraw some or all your funds from the certificate before the maturity date without paying the penalty. Here are the best no-penalty CD rates currently available.


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17 Best Work From Home Online Jobs (2024)

Looking for a flexible way to earn money from home? Check out our list of the best work from home online jobs. Our picks include options for all skill levels and interests, with an emphasis on remote work with flexible hours.

How to Get Free Stock from These 8 Brokerage Companies

Discover how you can get free stock from top brokerage companies. Our guide covers the best offers and promotions from online brokers and shows you how to claim your free shares or big cash offers for ACAT transfers.

How to invest in yourself

If you want to grow, you have to invest in yourself. Whether you improve your skills or just buy new technology, investing in yourself can lead to many positive improvements in your work and life.

7 income streams of millionaires: an open discussion of passive income

Explore the different income streams that millionaires use to build passive income and achieve financial independence. Our open discussion covers a range of options, from real estate investing to building a business, and provides insights into how to create your own passive income streams.

How to Lower Your Verizon Bill: 8 Ways to Save

Verizon has one of the fastest and most reliable cell phone networks in the U.S. However, it can be very expensive, especially if you have multiple lines on your account. Thankfully, there are things you can do to lower your Verizon bill. Learn more.

7 Best Absolutely Free Budgeting Apps for 2024

Budgeting is about tracking your spending and, ideally, it would be nice to have an app that doesn't charge you for it. There are fewer and fewer free budgeting apps out there but we've found a few worth looking at.

Don't Cut Coffee, Cut This Instead

Financial experts love talking about how you should skip your coffee and invest it instead… but that's unrealistic. See how you can find other expenses to cut that won't make you miserable all day!

Best Solo 401(k) Providers

A solo 401(k) is a retirement savings plan for self-employed people with no full-time employees. It allows them to save for retirement using pre-tax contributions while benefiting from the same tax advantages in regular 401(k) plans. Here are some of the top solo 401(k) providers available today.

Is Robinhood Gold Worth It?

Robinhood Gold is a $75 per year premium subscription service to Robinhood. It unlocks a few perks but are they worth the annual fee?

Robinhood App Review 2024 – Free Stock, ETF, and Crypto Trades

Robinhood is a popular online broker offering free stock, ETF, crypto, and options trading. They also offer fractional trades, with no account minimums. But the platform doesn't support some investment types and has limited research tools. Is it worth it? Find out in this Robinhood review.


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Drawing Your Financial Map

Learn how a financial map can show you how your accounts are connected and areas where you can simplify it.

Do You Have a Treasure Map?

A Treasure Map is a guide to your finances in case you are unable to explain it due to death, disability, or disappearance. Learn what you should put in it to make it easier for the ones you love.


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Epic Life Events

These are those events in your life that seem EPIC at the time, simply because it's your first. Looking back, they're not as daunting and we can help you get them right the first time.

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Grand Goals

Grand Goals are laser-focused guides for achieving a financial goal. They aren't textbooks teaching you every aspect, they're a series of levers you can pull to get what you want.

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Money Saving Guides

These guides will show you the tactics I use to save thousands of dollars each year. And they don't involve cutting out something as vital as coffee or whatever your favorite vice might be.

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