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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — March 2018
As spring kicked off last month, home buying and cost of living were proved to be popular topics. Additionally many bloggers offered their insights on side hustles as a way to make extra money as we prepare for the summer season.
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Initial Travel Credit Card Reward Promotions On the Rise
The trend of increasing bonus offers for travel credit cards is true. That said it's important for potential applicants to carefully research their options and things like redemption rates that can prevent them from making true apples to apples comparisons.
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Money at 30: 5 Things to Do Before Going on a Road Trip
As I write this, I am just mere hours away from jumping in the car and setting off on a 16-hour road trip to sunny Orlando, Florida. In preparation I did the following 5 things. Some of these tips might help save you some money, while others could save your time and/or sanity. Happy travels!
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Downsizing Your Life: How to Do It and Why You Might Want To
As someone who’s taken an interest in the concept of downsizing and simplifying life over the past few years, I really do believe the benefits vastly outweigh the sacrifices. Although my wife and I may not make a ton of money, our downsized living allows us to meet all of our financial obligations, prepare for our futures, live debt free, and still enjoy passions of ours such as traveling.
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Money at 30: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Large Purchase
Making large purchases can certainly be exciting but, at times, it can also be quite scary. From pondering if you can afford something to questioning the difference between "want" and "need" to wondering if you're really getting a good deal, there's a lot to think about.
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35% of Adult Workers Don't Have 401(k) Access
Given the many benefits 401(k)s offer, it's concerning that a good portion of adults don't currently have one and aren't eligible for one. A recent Pew study has found that 35% of private sector workers over the age of 22 aren't currently offered an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.Personal Finance
