March 2021

Best Way to Get a New Phone: Money-Saving Advice

There comes a time when you need to break up with the love of your life. Sure, your current cell phone has been a trustworthy and constant companion, but now you want to play the field. First, do you want the latest and greatest new cell phone on the market or one that’s been tested […]

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Personal Financial Statement [What You Need to Know]

By keeping tabs on your finances, you can create a secure and fulfilling future. That’s where a personal financial statement comes in. At its core, a personal financial statement offers an overview of where you stand financially at any point in time. It can help you succeed in various aspects of your life.  Why You

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What if You Fear Missing Out on a Hot Investment?

If you’re like me, stories of people turning small amounts into millions during the recent GameStop investment surge may have left you with a feeling of envy. If you could have only gotten in on the ground floor. Or perhaps you wondered if it wasn’t too late to jump on. Maybe you even bought in

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Financial influencer Mrs. Dow Jones shows you how to ask for a raise and get it

You’ll need to be prepared before asking for a raise, according to financial influencer Haley Sacks, also known as Mrs. Dow Jones. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/18/mrs-dow-jones-how-to-negotiate-your-next-raise-or-promotion.html #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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What you need to know about filing your 2020 taxes if you collected unemployment, according to a CPA

How to claim the retroactive tax exemption for $10,200 worth of jobless aid under the American Rescue Plan on your 2020 taxes. https://grow.acorns.com/filing-taxes-and-unemployment/ #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 Put That Tax Refund to Work to Build Credit

Advertiser Disclosure: The offers that appear on this site are from third party advertisers from whom Mint.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear).  Each year as you await your tax refund, you face the same question – what

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Why Your Taxes Could Go Up in Retirement and How to Prevent It

Many people believe retirement means lower taxes. But just because you’re no longer earning a paycheck doesn’t mean the taxman’s out of your life forever. And with major economic and demographic challenges on the horizon, it’s time to start laying the groundwork now for lower taxes in retirement. Why Your Taxes Could Go Up in

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It’s Not Too Late to Reclaim Money ‘Lost’ to COVID Disruptions

When Dawne Novinger’s go-to gym in Portland, Oregon, was ordered to close amid COVID-19 shutdowns in spring 2020, she assumed she wouldn’t be charged the regular monthly fee. Surprised to see the full $159 monthly membership charge on her credit card statement, she called the gym to request a refund. Unsurprisingly under the circumstances, no one…

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Should I Use My Stimulus Check for Debt? 3 Questions to Ask

The latest round of coronavirus stimulus checks will be landing in many of our bank accounts or mailboxes soon (if they haven’t already). Should you use the money to pay off debt? Our Penny Hoarder philosophy typically would be a resounding “Yes!” Using a financial windfall to put a dent in debt can save you

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Suze Orman: ‘Do not spend’ and ‘don’t you dare’ invest your stimulus checks. Here’s what to do with the cash

Stimulus checks are starting to hit bank accounts across the country. You need to park the cash somewhere safe, according to financial expert Suze Orman. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/17/stimulus-check-update-how-suze-orman-says-to-spend-your-third-payment.html #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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Third stimulus check issues: Why you may not have gotten your payment yet

Third stimulus checks have started to arrive. If you haven’t gotten yours or are seeing messages like Payment Status Not Available, here’s what may be going on. https://grow.acorns.com/stimulus-check-tracking-payment-status-not-available/ #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

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Wealthfront vs. Chime – Which Banking App Is Best?

There’s no shortage of online banks available for American consumers to conduct their banking and investing activities. We take a look at two popular branchless money management options, Chime and Wealthfront, in a head-to-head comparison. Find out which is the better fit for you here. Wealthfront vs. Chime – Which Banking App Is Best? is

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5 Options for People Who Can’t Afford Their Tax Bills

If you know you’re getting a refund come tax time, filing your taxes can almost feel fun. But if you suspect you’re going to owe the IRS money you don’t have, it can be hard to even start the process. According to a NerdWallet survey, of those who failed to file by last year’s extended…

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Ignore Dave Ramsey. 5 Ways $1,400 Stimulus Check Can Change Your Life

Did you wake up on St. Patrick’s Day to a higher bank account balance courtesy of the $1,400 stimulus check? If so, Dave Ramsey has a message for you: You really don’t need that check. Ramsey faced criticism for his comments on Fox News in February. Here’s what the personal finance radio host said: “I

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What is Fat FIRE? Pursuing Early Retirement With More Luxury

If you’re following FIRE (financial independence, retire early), you may be looking for a bit more luxury when the time comes to officially retire.  While you might be okay with retiring early based on your current yearly income or on a frugal lifestyle, living with less may not appeal to you.   It’s true, planning your

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Here’s how this woman leveraged a $40,000 salary to pay off her $102,000 student loan in 6 years

Mandy Velez graduated from college in 2013 with around $75,000 in student loans. She paid off her balance in six years, along with $27,000 in interest. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/16/student-loan-debt-how-this-woman-paid-off-her-loans-before-age-30.html #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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Suze Orman: Don’t invest your third stimulus check unless you’ve done this first

Bestselling author Suze Orman says that how you spend, save, or invest stimulus money depends on your situation. Here are her suggestions, based on your financial health. https://grow.acorns.com/suze-orman-how-to-spend-third-stimulus-check/ #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

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8 Types of Records Freelancers Should Keep for Clients & for Taxes

Freelancers need to keep track of a lot of paperwork — you need to manage all sorts of client-based and financial records from quotes and contracts to invoices and receipts. Here are the most important records all freelancers need to keep and some tips on how to track and manage them effectively. 8 Types of

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Farmers Renters Insurance Review 2021

As one of the nation’s largest insurers, Farmers offers a variety of useful features for renters, including several ways to customize coverage, a user-friendly app and the ability to manage a policy online. Although Farmers’ renters insurance rates were higher than the national average in NerdWallet’s analysis, the company offers several discounts. Farmers renters insurance…

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This Map Shows Exactly What Your State Pays Unemployed Workers

Depending on which unemployment program you’re on and where you live, you can expect about $490 to $800 per week from jobless benefits, according to a new analysis of unemployment benefits data conducted by The Penny Hoarder. That won’t change under the new stimulus bill. Use the maps below to estimate how much your state

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