Personal Finance

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    10 Reasons Why “Looking Poor” Is the Key to Wealth

    It happens all too frequently — lifestyle creep and the hedonic treadmill snowball until you’re only happy with the most expensive clothing, the flashiest cars, and other outward signifiers of success. It’s easy to justify these flashy items when you…

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    Financial Advice You Should Be Telling Your Adult Children

    Handling money as an adult is very different from saving up allowance. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably learned some financial lessons through punishing experiences, and you’ll want to pass that hard-won wisdom on to your kids so they can…

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    13 Signs You’re Doing Better Financially Than You Think

    The media can sometimes make you feel like you are not doing so great in the finance department. However, did you know that if you have more than $8,000 in your savings, you are saving more than the average American?…

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    Big Financial Mistakes You Should Never Make After Losing a Spouse

    The days and weeks after the loss of a spouse can be overwhelming, filled with grief, confusion, and uncertainty. It’s also a time when it’s easy to make mistakes that have long-lasting impacts, including falling prey to scams, particularly if much…

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    The Best (and Worst) States for Income Tax

    For most people, getting their first paycheck is a watershed moment. It represents your first foray into adulthood, even if you’re still a teenager. And most of the time, there’s a sense of disappointment when you finally see your paycheck…

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    Before You Order Valentine’s Day Flowers, Consider These 8 Mistakes

    Valentine’s Day is the busiest holiday for florists. Thirty percent of a shop’s annual transactions are made during the holiday, according to the Society of American Florists. With so many people buying flowers for their loved ones, there’s bound to…