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Frugal Ways To Save For College

Posted on May 21, 2022by Shay Huntley
Frugal Ways To Save For College

College is a huge expense for parents and students funding their education. It comes with a high price tag that only goes up as you achieve higher levels beyond undergrad. The cost of tuition and room and board can be a challenge for some to set aside. While it’s best to start saving early, not […]

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Novice Investing Tip: Set it and Forget It

Posted on May 25, 2021June 3, 2021by Kathryn Vercillo
Novice Investing Tip: Set it and Forget It

I’ve only done a little bit of investing so far in my lifetime. Mostly I’ve been working on managing my debt and setting up some retirement for myself. However, in recent years, I’ve started investing a little bit. I’m definitely a novice. But there’s one thing that I learned really quickly: Set It and Forget […]

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Simple Alternative Investment Platforms

Posted on May 1, 2020by Shay Huntley

There are so many ways to invest in your future. Aside from starting a side-hustle, you can invest in savings bonds, CD’s, and in the stock market. While these are tried and true investment strategies there are other simple alternative investment platforms you can use to turn a profit for your future. Follow along with […]

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Get Rich the Right Way

Posted on April 10, 2020by Shay Huntley

Its time to kick our lives into overdrive and strive to reach a heightened level of financial freedom. Be wary of the get rich quick schemes. There are only a few ways to get rich the right way. Join me in learning the path to riches now! Shay HuntleyShatel Huntley has a Bachelor’s degree in […]

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Things To Do with Your Money Instead of Buying Lottery Tickets

Posted on March 14, 2020by Shay Huntley

The luck of the draw is exciting for many people. It’s exciting to imagine yourself winning a large sum of money that can change your life. The prospect of paying down debt and making a large purchase you have always wanted is enough to make most head towards the lottery. While its allure is fun […]

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Get a High Yield Savings Account Before It’s Too Late

Posted on August 28, 2019August 25, 2019by Kathryn Vercillo

Right now is a great time to put your money into a high yield savings account. That’s because interest rates are particularly high right now. However, some people say that high yield savings accounts are doomed. Therefore, you’ll want to act now, just in case. What Is a High Yield Savings Account? How much interest […]

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Have Conversations About Your Financial Fears

Posted on December 21, 2016February 5, 2017by Kara

I was out recently when a bartender and I struck up a conversation about investing. I told him that I recently opened a solo 401k and have really started getting more heavily involved with investing, even though it’s one of my financial fears. He was a wealth of knowledge on the subject! Our talk made […]

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Robo-Advisors: Letting Anyone Invest in the Digital Age

Posted on November 4, 2016March 27, 2017by Kara

Another guest post? Heck yes! Today’s post comes from the adorable Desirae from Half Banked. She is a funny and intelligent writer, and today she sheds some light on robo-advisors and that whole investing thing. I’ll be the first to admit, investing is not my personal finance topic of choice. I’m all about the debt […]

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Stock Market Tips for New Investors

Posted on July 11, 2016July 14, 2016by Kara

Hey y’all! This is a contributed post by Brianna Hall. She is a freelance blogger who has been exploring ways on how she can reach financial freedom soon. Being a Millennials, she has high hopes that she can change the way her generation thinks about investment. Brianna is now working on her investment portfolio through […]

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FIRE Advice for Noobs: The Resume Gap

Posted on May 2, 2016February 5, 2017by Kara

I’ve got another great post in this series today everyone! Matt from The Resume Gap is here today to share his journey to FIRE. To new readers: this is an interview series with people are close to or have already achieved FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). It’s a goal of my own, but I’m just […]

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Frugal’s Financial Guidelines

Start with these simple guidelines to save money and invest in your future:

  1. Write down own the top three reasons you want to save money. Post it as a reminder to keep on track with your goals.
  2. Learn to budget. Then do it, diligently.
  3. Cut costs. Reduce spending by 10% across all categories.
  4. Direct deposit 10% of every paycheck directly into savings. Build up an emergency savings fun with a minimum of $1000. Aim for six months of living expenses.
  5. Maximize retirement savings. Contribute as much as you can, especially if you have an employer-matching plan.
  6. Begin investing in small ways. Use apps to begin investing with just a tiny amount of money. Learn how it works.
  7. Build credit wisely. Use a credit card for monthly expenses. Pay it off on time every month.
  8. Learn to communicate about money. With everyone. The better you get at talking about money, the more you’ll set yourself up for financial success in all areas of your life.

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