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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13 Ways the American Dream is Costing You More Than You Bargained for

The American Dream once meant success, stability, and opportunity. Today, it comes with a much higher price. Beyond the home, car, and picket fence, there are hidden costs that can drain your wallet. Here are 13 financial truths about pursuing this dream. The Illusion of Affordable Homeownership The Hidden Costs of Mortgages Buying a home…

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3 Actionable Steps To Jumpstart Your Journey to Financial Freedom

A new year often comes with resolutions, especially around money. For many, the goal is simple: stop struggling and start thriving financially. But resolutions alone won’t get you there—it’s the actions you take that matters most. If you’ve decided 2025 is your year, there’s good news. Money doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Massive results…

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3 Simple Steps To Balancing a Budget (and Why it’s Important)

Living on a budget is crucial when working towards reaching your financial goals but creating and sticking to a personal budget is only half the battle. The act of balancing a budget at the end of each budget period is an essential part of the budgeting process that many people skip. While balancing your budget…