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10 Clear Signs a Movie Sucks According to The Internet
Nothing is worse than spending at a theater on a terrible film that looked so good. Have you ever had that experience? One time I walked out of a terrible movie. I couldn’t finish it or even remember the name to share with you so you could avoid it at all costs. Someone recently asked, … Read more
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What Causes Carbon Monoxide in a House?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a flammable, colorless, odorless gas that can harm you and your home. Read on to learn common causes and effects of carbon monoxide in a house and how to prevent it from entering your home.
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Executives warm to pet-friendly, post-pandemic work spaces
The remote work trend has caused a lot of people to become more attached to their pets as they spend more time with their furry companions. Now, some companies are trying to entice their staff back to the office by making accommodations for pet-friendly work spaces. A recent survey from Canfield Pet Hospital and OnePoll […]
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Millennial Credit Crash Course (Infographic)
Millennials may have a reputation about knowing a lot about technology and social media — but how many in the under 30 crowd really know their credit score and what to do with it? Credit scores are three little numbers that can have a BIG impact on your financial life. Check out this infographic to
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Can getting one month ahead save your budget?
There are usually ways to save money each month — believe it or not.
For instance, once upon a time, my husband and I were pretty clueless when it came to how we spent the money we earned at our 9 to 5 jobs. We made a decent income but struggled to keep track of where it was all going and, more importantly, why it always managed to disappear into thin air. I won’t bore you with the details again, but we ultimately discovered that we were spending ridiculous sums of cash on groceries and eating out, home repairs, and miscellaneous frivolous purchases. But how did we find that out? Now, that is the interesting part.
Using a Zero-Sum Budget
Once we decided that we needed to make a change, we poured through bank statements from previous months and began tracking our current spending. This led to a plethora or discoveries — including the realization that we were eating out more than we were eating at home and were much deeper in debt than we knew. Still, we kept digging through data and strategizing a plan for debt repayment and escape. However, as we put all of our efforts into figuring out how to create some sort of budget, I realized something. Our incomes were fluctuating — a lot. With that juicy detail in mind, we talked endlessly about what we were going to do about it. After all, how could we budget without knowing how much money we would make in any given month? And how could we create a plan of action when the most crucial piece of data (our income) was missing? My light-bulb moment came when it dawned on me that, instead of budgeting on this month’s income, we could build a budget based on what we earned last month instead.
Love and Money: Financial Tips for Newlyweds
Letâs face itâmarriage is a huge step. There is a lot that goes into making a relationship work, and finances can often bog a couple down. Thatâs why it is important to be up-front about money matters. To many, managing finances separately seems to be the most logical choice in skirting stress, but in fact, […]
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18 Big Financial Planning Misconceptions
Preparing for retirement is overwhelming, but clearing these misconceptions can make the process more straightforward.