How to Buy the Best Budget Laptop
A budget laptop might suit your needs just fine. Use this quick guide to make the purchase experience more positive.
A budget laptop might suit your needs just fine. Use this quick guide to make the purchase experience more positive.
Wouldnât it be great if there were a super simple way to budget; say, no more than three figures you had to keep in mind to take control of your finances? Thatâs exactly what the 50/30/20 budget rule (aka the 50 30 20 rule) can do for you. Itâs a simple and effective way to […]
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The average salary in the U.S. is $60,575, according to the latest data from the Social Security Administration. How your salary compares will depend on your industry and skilI set, as youâd expect. What you might not realize is that your salary is also greatly influenced by where you live, since salaries go hand in […]
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Following a family budget is challenging, especially when unexpected costs pop up. Pick a method you like, stay flexible and emphasize spending on what you value.
Determining how much to spend on rent is tricky. The standard advice is that you should set aside about 30% of your gross income for rent. So if you make $60K, your rent should not exceed $1,500. While this might be plenty for an individual living in a low-cost area, it doesnât work for a […]
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Budgeting for a trip seems easy, right? You just need to save a bunch of money and divide it into 3: food, flights and hotels. But what about those cool activities you want to try or figuring out how to get from A to B? There are a lot of little incidentals that go into
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A savings account is a secure place to store your money that earns a small percentage of interest annually while your funds grow towards your long-term financial goals. Everyoneâs savings needs are different. Whether youâre saving for a plane ticket or house down payment, or need easy access versus wanting to stow cash away untouched,
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Wondering how much rent you can afford? Use our rent budget calculator to find out how much you should really spend.
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New York City is often said to be one of the most expensive destinations in the world to travel to. While there are crazy expensive adventures to be had – like this $1,800 helicopter tour – NYC is also a city you can easily traverse on a budget. I recently took to the city with
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