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Get Ready for 2020

Get ready for 2020? I know it’s just August. And it’s still 2019—the perfect time to start preparing for your 2020 savings goals. Why? Because your ability to ...
On August 15, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Can You Make Money Blogging?

Joining the gig economy has become a popular way to increase your income. With so many people drowning in debt, the side gig offers a pathway to economic ...
On August 1, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Get-Rich-Quick Schemes That Won’t Make You Rich

Okay, there have been some people who have created a great product, platform or service and they have become insanely rich. But if we look closely, we will ...
On July 25, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Save Money on Your Wedding (and the Environment Too!)

How can you save money on your wedding? According to The Knot, the average wedding in America costs $33,931. That’s a lot of money. If you can afford ...
On July 18, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Europe on a Budget: 5 Money-Saving Tips

How can you go to Europe on a budget? Lots of consumers are asking this question because Europe can be a great destination. Even with limited financial resources, ...
On July 11, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Summer Sales: 6 Items Worth Buying

Summer Sales are lots of fun, especially when you’re able to snag some real bargains. But those promos can be very enticing. You may even forget all about ...
On July 4, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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6 Ways to Change Your Lifestyle and Save Money

Have you been tracking your money? And budgeting? Probably you’re finding a lot of money that’s going toward stuff you don’t need. One way to get that money ...
On June 27, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Tips to Help You Save Money in Your 20’s

When you’re a young adult and just beginning to establish your path in life, saving money is probably not on the front burner. You have life goals, but ...
On May 23, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Medical Loan with Bad Credit

Can You Get a Medical Loan With Bad Credit? Healthcare costs are plunging more and more Americans into debt. This reality has been created by a number of ...
On May 16, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
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Adult Kids Living at Home: Protect Your Finances

The number of adult kids living at home is on the rise. Aside from the challenges of living peacefully with adult children who have some autonomy, this trend ...
On May 9, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut

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Tips to Get Rid of Debt January 16, 2020
There was good news this week—more than half of American consumers have credit scores above 700. A good credit score like this will save you money when you apply for financing. However, at the same time, the number of consumers carrying debt is rising. Meaning that consumers are not improving their overall financial health. How […]
Peer to Peer Lending: A Look Back on 2019 January 9, 2020
Peer to Peer Lending (P2P) or marketplace lending has proven itself to be a permanent player in the fintech (financial technology) industry. Apart from a few dark clouds in China, there are no signs of a slowdown in the phenomenal growth of online lending platforms. While P2P lending has yet to disrupt the financial industry […]
How to Ask for a Raise: 5 Tips to Get the Salary You Want January 2, 2020
Have you made your 2020 financial resolutions? Is increasing your savings or getting rid of debt on the list? One way to get more money flowing to your financial goals is to ask for a raise. In previous blog posts we wrote about the two primary paths to securing more money: increase your income or […]
Tips to Maximize Your Savings on a Small Income December 26, 2019
You want to maximize your savings. You live on a small income. It seems like an impossible dream, right? But it isn’t. Why is Maximizing Your Savings Important? You need money to source your goals. And we all have goals. Let’s take some simple examples: Replacing your mattress Upgrading your wardrobe Buying a new car […]
New Year’s Resolutions Revisited December 19, 2019
Are you working on your New Year’s resolutions? “A New Year’s resolution is a tradition…in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life.” Wikipedia 93% of people make New Year’s resolutions. (American Psychological Association) 45% of people give up on their resolutions […]