10 Ways To Take Control Of Your Finances

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When you are not in control of your finances things can feel very overwhelming. Struggles with money are very common but in your own situation things can feel daunting and depressing. Let’s look at 10 ways to take control of your finances and improve your life and money. Why Take Control Of Your Finances? When … Read more

6 Money Tips For Starting A New Job

Have you recently started a new job? Are you entering the workplace for the first time? If you want to make the most of your opportunity then these money tips for starting a new job are for you. Starting A New Job Off Well Financially When you are starting a new job you likely have … Read more

Sinking Funds For Beginners

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Sinking funds seem confusing when you’re new to budgeting. They actually make budgeting easier and this guide to sinking funds for beginners will show you how. This sinking funds for beginners guide covers: what sinking funds are reasons to love sinking funds how to set up your sinking funds how to figure out what to … Read more

M1 Finance Free Stock

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Since I use M1 Finance every week on my personal finance YouTube channel people often ask, does m1 finance give free stock to new users? Some investing apps like Robinhood give out a random free stock when new users sign up. Does M1 Finance do this too? Can you get a free stock by signing … Read more

Fun Low Cost Activities

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Finding fun low cost activities can make being frugal much easier. It’s possible to have fun for less money and that’s an easy way to save money for bigger goals. When I’m working on a big financial goal like paying off debt I need a temporary period of frugality. Drastically cutting back my spending on … Read more

How To Grocery Shop On A Budget

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Learning how to grocery shop on a budget can save you thousands of dollars per year. It’s one of those financial skills you can pull from your back pocket to fix your household budget in an emergency situation. I’ve never been an extreme coupon user or someone that enjoys living frugally. However, I love growing … Read more