Have you ever wanted a bigger tax refund? I don’t blame you if you do. I used to use my tax refunds to help me pay off debt, bump up my savings, and pay for larger expenses in cash. I did stop getting tax refunds when I quit my 9-5 job and started working for […]
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5 Things Preventing You From Reaching Financial Independence
During the first month of the year, most people are busy setting goals and making resolutions. Personal finance is one of the most popular goal categories and it makes sense because money is something you have to manage each day. For some, the end goal may be financial independence. This means reaching a point where […]
6 Creative Ways to Save More For Retirement
It’s no secret that saving for retirement is very important. We all would like to have the freedom to choose to stop working one day, even if you currently love your job. Since retirement always seems like such a long way away, it’s easy to put it on the back burner and focus on other […]
5 Tips For Buying a House With Down Payment Assistance
I’m in the process of buying a house this year. It’s been a bit hectic, but if all goes well we should be closing in a few weeks. Homeownership has always been a dream of mine, but it’s pretty expensive. It’s difficult for some Americans to even meet their goal of buying a home due […]
4 Reasons to Start Investing Today
We all know how important it is to maximize the value of your dollar. Unfortunately, when you keep your money in your basic checking account, you are actually losing money over time because it doesn’t earn any interest. One of the best ways to put your money to work is to invest it in the […]