December 2022

17 Games that Pay Instantly to Cash App

17 Games that Pay Instantly to Cash App

If you enjoy playing games on your phone for money, you can get paid in cash by using Cash App. In fact, Cash App may be more convenient than PayPal (the more common money app) because it lets you split purchases with friends and make debit card purchases. Cash App makes it easy to provide […]

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How to Get Back on Track Financially in the New Year

If your finances are feeling out of whack, especially after the holiday crush of spending on family and friends, perhaps you need to course-correct. After all, the new year is a perfect time to get a fresh start. If you’re looking for strategies to improve your money situation in 2023, start with these ideas. 1.

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2022 Financial Samurai Year In Review: Family Over Money

We made it! My goal for 2022 was to do less work and have more fun. 2020 and 2021 were difficult years thanks to the pandemic so I needed a break. Overall, I give 2022 a B+. The year was great from a family and health standpoint. But the year was piss poor from a

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5 Ways to Build Your Credit Score in 2023

Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn. The article 5 Ways to Build Your Credit Score in 2023 originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/5-ways-to-build-your-credit-score-in-2023 #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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9 Best Investing Tips for Building Wealth in 2023

New year, new investing strategy? Sorry, but that isn’t what you’ll find here. Investing doesn’t really change from year to year. It requires patience, consistency and a focus on long-term results. That’s why our best investing tips for 2023 look familiar. The best ways to invest in 2023 will still be the best ways to

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Costco Coupon Book Full List: January 2023 (Valid 12/28/22-1/22/23)

Costco Coupon Book Full List: January 2023 (Valid 12/28/22-1/22/23)

I’m a huge fan of Costco and we the vast majority of our shopping there. In fact, I’d argue that close to 50% of our food budget is spent at Costco. Most of what we buy there is fruit, meat, and other produce because the daily prices are simply unbeatable. We have a large family

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FP Answers: We’re in our 50s, but do we have enough to retire next year on $70,000 per year?

Here’s what you need to consider while preparing your DIY retirement plan https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/fp-answers-retirement-planning #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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5 Steps to Take After Identity Theft

If you’re the victim of identity theft, there are five steps you should take right away to help hamper the thief’s actions and limit your exposure. You can then focus on recovering your identity and putting protections in place to reduce the chance of someone using your identity in the future. 5 Steps to Take

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What Travelers Want Instead of COVID-Related Travel Insurance

Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article What Travelers Want Instead of COVID-Related Travel Insurance originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/what-travelers-want-instead-of-covid-travel-insurance #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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The 8 Best Sites to Get Paid for Taking Surveys and Playing Games Online (Earn up to $896/Month!)

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. You probably have friends or family that already supplement their income by filling out surveys or winning card games online. And we all understand how

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How to Buy and Invest in Vacation Rentals

Owning a vacation rental can be a profitable way to make money from an investment property or a second home in a popular tourist destination.  Depending on the market, a vacation rental may earn even more than a long-term rental property. You also don’t have to screen tenants or worry about missed rent payments or

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11 tax changes and new rules that will affect your finances in 2023

Jamie Golombek: Many important tax figures have been substantially increased for 2023 https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/taxes/cra-tax-changes-new-rules-affect-finances-2023 #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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Should You Get a Second Job to Cover the Cost of Inflation?

As the cost of living surges due to inflation, getting a second job may be an option you’re considering to help you cover rising expenses. You wouldn’t be alone, either: Nearly 4 in 10 (38%) of surveyed workers have started seeking a second job, and 14% plan to start soon, according to a Qualtrics study.

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The Best Of Financial Samurai 2022: Just Keep Showing Up

In 2022, I published 156 posts on Financial Samurai. Every post is written based on firsthand experience because money is too important to be left up to pontification. For background, I worked in finance from 1999 – 2012. Along the way, I got my MBA part-time in 2006 and started Financial Samurai in 2009. Since

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Can You Lose Money in a Roth IRA?

Can You Lose Money in a Roth IRA?

I’m a big fan of the Roth IRA and investors that understand it’s massive tax-free benefits are also. Recently a reader sent in this question about it: “I’ve been investing in a Roth IRA for several years thanks to your blog! I initially started in a basic index fund but after doing more research I

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9 Best Rewards Checking Accounts of January 2023

How does your bank or credit union checking account stack up to the most generous rewards checking accounts on the market? It might be time to shop around for one that makes it worthwhile to park your walking-around money in. These interest- and rewards-bearing accounts top our list. The post 9 Best Rewards Checking Accounts

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Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Review

JT Genter writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Review originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/singapore-airlines-premium-economy #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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Lear Capital Lets You Invest in One of the Most Inflation-Proof Assets Around

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. Here’s a string of words from the past year that might make you feel uneasy: Inflation, crypto crashes, USD volatility, stocks in the red and

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What are Toyota IncomeDriver Notes?

Have you heard of Toyota IncomeDriver Notes? I was told about these notes by a reader, Rich, and I found that concept fascinating. I just got an email today from Toyota offering “Income Driver Notes”. 3.25% variable rate investment with as low as $500 deposit. With the rising interest rate environment, even places like Toyota financing are

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