February 2021

Amazon Credit Cards: What Are Your Options and Which Is Right for You?

If you’ve found those ubiquitous “smiling” cardboard boxes piling up at your front door after rounds of online shopping, you may have considered an Amazon credit card. Charging your purchases on an Amazon credit card can be a rewarding decision if you’re a frequent Amazon shopper. But just as Amazon has a dizzying amount of… […]

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11 Budget Categories to Include In Your Financial Plan

So you are ready to budget or maybe have a basic one started. Great! You have taken an important step in helping your personal finances. However, to really understand where your money is going, you’ll want to have specific budget categories that keep everything highly organized. These will help you be more detailed, without having

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What if Personal Finance Had a User’s Guide?

There’s a lot that goes into financial stability — and it seems out of reach for many of us. Laura Whateley’s new book, Money: A User’s Guide, cuts through the panic and gives readers the confidence they need to take back their financial goals. Designed to read like an instruction manual for personal finance, we

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Plan out your success before launching your side hustle

The average Millennial reports earning nearly $1,000 per month from their side gigs. Here’s how to formulate a plan for your extra income. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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How to invest in crypto if you want to ‘be very rich’ or else not ‘despondent about your losses,’ according to a wealth advisor

The total market value of all cryptocurrencies hit $1 trillion in January. Want to invest in bitcoin or altcoins? Here’s what to know first. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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How I Hit My 80,000 Chase Bonus in One Month

Please Note: The 80,000 welcome bonus is no longer available. This past fall, Chase offered a uniquely large welcome bonus, 80,000 points (worth up to $1,000), for signing up for their Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. Well, the marketing worked on me — I love exclusivity and a good deal. I didn’t have a travel rewards

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Act Soon to Lock in Award Pricing on Marriott Category Changes

On March 3, 2021, Marriott will change award prices for 201 of its properties. While that may sound like a lot, this represents less than 3% of Marriott’s over 8,000 properties. And, these changes are mostly good news. Marriott is dropping award rates at 150 properties and increasing at just 51 hotels on March 3….

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How to retire at 45 with $75,000 in passive income every year

Retiring early will require saving a large amount of money early in your career. Here’s how much you’ll need to start saving now to retire at age 45. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation

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To get hired this year, highlight these skills, according to experts from Monster

A third of hiring managers worry about job seekers’ current skill set. But the skills gap may be less a gap and more of a miscommunication. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Why millions of Americans are now tapping credit unions for loans

Millions of Americans are now tapping credit unions for mortgages and all types of loans which typically offer lower fees and interest rates. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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I used to manage money for millionaires: Here’s my best advice for building Black and generational wealth

Empify founder Ashley M. Fox shares the biggest lessons she learned leaving Wall Street behind to start her financial education company. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Best Credit Cards for 2021

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4 Asset Allocation Steps to Build a Balanced Investment Portfolio

As a new investor, one piece of advice you hear time and time again is that you need to have a balanced investment portfolio. But what exactly is a balanced portfolio and how do you create and manage one? Read on for step-by-step instructions for how to create a balanced investing portfolio. 4 Asset Allocation

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Chase Ultimate Rewards: How to Earn and Use Them

Chase Ultimate Rewards® is the name of the points program for Chase’s rewards credit cards. (The issuer’s co-branded cards with airlines, hotels or retailers have their own rewards programs.) Among points systems, Chase Ultimate Rewards® is highly regarded because point values can be relatively high if used strategically to pay for travel. Here’s what to know…

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This is the Best App to Play Solitaire for Real Money

Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners. Chances are, you’ve played your fair share of Solitaire. And why wouldn’t you? It’s a great time-killer, it’s fun and it’s a nice little mental

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Real Estate Stocks: The Best Ways To Invest In Them

It’s funny how sometimes life can give small clues as to how you should be handling your finances. For example, a few years ago, a minor snow skiing accident revealed my lack of diversity regarding investing. You’re probably scratching your head, wondering what I’m talking about. Let me set the scene for you. After getting

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Do I Need Insurance If I Use a Company Car?

More and more people are using company cars or using their own cars for business purposes in today’s economy. In fact, many people no longer own their cars but rely on their employer’s vehicles for all their transportation needs. Ensuring you are covered by a car insurance policy every time you’re behind the wheel is

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Why Black-owned businesses are struggling to stay afloat

Despite an array of resources, Black entrepreneurs lag behind other ethnic groups in terms of market share. What will it take to keep them in business? #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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This is ‘the best time’ of year to shop for a mattress, expert says: Here’s how to avoid 5 common mistakes

Generally, mattresses should be replaced at least every 10 years. But if you’re noticing certain problems, you might need to replace it even sooner. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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