Money

Personal finance articles to help you learn how to budget, save money and get out of debt. Helping you cut expenses, live below your means, live more frugally and love your life on a budget!

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10 Easy Jobs With Pay That Surprises People

Some jobs look simple from the outside, which is why the pay catches people off guard. These roles usually avoid high-pressure environments, long hours, or advanced credentials. Instead, they reward reliability, consistency, and meeting everyday needs that people are happy to pay for. Mobile Notary Mobile notaries get paid to travel to clients and verify…

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Trump Accounts Get a Boost as Major Banks Offer Matching Contributions for Employees

Major U.S. financial firms are stepping up support for a new savings initiative known as “Trump Accounts,” a program designed to give children a financial head start through a mix of government funding and private contributions. Large banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, are backing the effort in ways that could significantly increase…

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I’m Carrying My Parents’ Financial Problems and It’s Breaking Me

You didn’t wake up one day and decide you were going to be responsible for your parents’ finances. It happened slowly, in a way that made it hard to see where things crossed the line. At first, it was just helping out. Covering a bill they were short on. Sending money with the understanding that…

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7 Snowstorm Expenses That Hit Families Harder Than Expected

When a major snowstorm approaches, spending habits change quickly. Even people who usually plan ahead find themselves making last minute purchases. The urgency makes small expenses feel unavoidable, and those costs stack up faster than expected. You are not panic buying for fun, but rather trying to stay safe, warm, and functional. That’s where budgets…

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I Have a Spending Addiction, and I Didn’t Realize How Bad it Was

You don’t wake up one day and decide you have a spending problem. It creeps in over time, quietly enough that it’s easy to brush off, until the stress starts showing up every time you check your account. You know you need to change something. You just aren’t sure where to start. Slowing Things Down…