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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6 Free Money Grants Most Americans Forget to Claim

Millions of dollars of free money grants go unused each year in the United States, and you may be able to claim a portion of that for yourself.   The US government offers more than 1,000 grant programs to aid American individuals, organizations, and businesses in various areas.   Many people use the terms “grant” and “loan”…

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Making Money Moves as a Team: 8 Effective Ways To Get Your Partner Involved in Budgeting

Are you ready to start budgeting or beginning your own financial journey, but your spouse or your partner is not on board? It can be difficult to get your partner on the same page, financially…but with some love and patience, it is possible. Let’s dive into seven tips for budgeting as a couple so that…

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6 Essential Financial Self-Care Practices You Need to Know

Maybe for you, self-care takes the form of a well-deserved trip to the golf course, the spa, or dedicating a few minutes to enjoy your morning coffee in peace and quiet. However it presents itself in your life, self-care is vital to our physical and mental health. But there is another form of important self-care…

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He Won the Lottery and Wants To Retire With $800,000, is it Possible?

Everyone wants to win big with the lottery. History has proven that many lottery winners end up spending all their winnings and losing everything. One person took to the internet to ask for advice on their recent lottery win. The Big Win The OP (original poster) won the lottery and took a lump sum upfront…