What Is An Interest-Bearing Account?

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When you save money, you want to put it in a safe place, have readily available access, and earn some interest. You don’t want to stash your cash in pillowcases, under your bed, or in a shoebox. Managing your savings … Read More

10 Ways For Women To Achieve Financial Independence

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“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me.”  Ayn Rand   “Everyone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be!”  … Read More

How Long To Keep Tax Returns: 7 Questions To Consider

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How long to keep tax returns is one of the most asked questions in personal finance. Did you know the average American spends 13 hours every year preparing federal tax returns? For small business owners, that figure almost doubles to … Read More

How To Start Investing For Beginners

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Do you want to start investing in stocks but were afraid to ask? No worries, we’re glad to help you take the first steps toward investing for beginners. Investing is the most reliable way to create wealth over the long … Read More

How Risk Averse Are You? Here Are The Best Ways To Find Out?

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All of the recent hype surrounding Gamestop, cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and meme stocks made me question – is anyone risk-averse anymore? Does anyone value consistent returns over the 50/50 gamble to win big or lose it all? Of course, … Read More

Success Is The Best Revenge

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Has someone ever wronged you? Once upon a time, your enemy would have received severe punishment. That was centuries ago. We’re more civilized these days, but that doesn’t mean we are any less angry and emotionally upset. You may lose … Read More

12 Ways To Make College More Affordable (Or Even Free)

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Affording a college degree is complex, with costs rising for decades. Yet, having a college education remains a meaningful way to reach success. We will point to ways to make college more affordable and even virtually free. Planning early as … Read More

Money Lessons My Mom Taught Me

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My mom was hugely influential in teaching me my first money lessons and instilling good financial habits at an early age. The underpinnings of her knowledge and encouragement were invaluable and still are to this day. Coming from a prosperous … Read More

Personal Finance Lessons From The Richest Man In Babylon

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A Timeless Classic On The Basics of Money Personal finance lessons are all around us in our everyday lives. Every day we handle money without thinking about the consequences of making poor decisions. However, we may not grasp our own … Read More

38 Of The Best Business Ideas for Women

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Recently, changes to the workforce have adversely affected women over men and have created a need for women to find new ways to earn a living. Working for yourself is not only a trend but has increasingly become a sustainable … Read More

Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness

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“Money is of no value; it cannot spend itself. All depends on the skill of the spender.” Ralph Waldo Emerson   “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply  didn’t know where to go shopping.” Gertrude Stein   Money Can Buy … Read More