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How to Make the Most of Your $600 Stimulus Check

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. In any normal year, getting $600 just for being alive in this country would be awesome. But after almost an entire year of catastrophic death […]

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How to Copy Warren Buffet’s Biggest Investment of 2020

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. Warren Buffett is notoriously a good investor. Sure, he’s made some mistakes along the way (who hasn’t?), but whatever move he makes, you can bet

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Mortgage Rates Hit Another 50-Year Low. Should You Buy?

The average 30-year mortgage rate broke record lows (again) at 2.65%, according to Freddie Mac. This marks the 22 weeks in a row that the average rate has been under 3% and the 17th time records have been broken since the start of 2020. Three of the records were broken in December alone. In response

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7 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her (on a Budget)

Valentine’s Day can be stressful when you’re on a budget. Those glittering store window displays send the message that you have to shell out the big bucks to show your lady you care. But real women tell a different story: These seven inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts are what they really want. 7 Valentine’s Day Gift

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Bellhop Moving: 5 Things to Know

Bellhop is a moving services platform that specializes in quickly booking and coordinating local moves and labor online. The company itself doesn’t provide moving services; instead, it recruits individuals and motor carriers to use its platform as independent contractors — similar to how ridesharing platforms Uber and Lyft recruit drivers — then matches you with…

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5 Online Learning Platforms to Help Bolster your Resume

Being a lifelong learner is one of the best ways to stay engaged in your job, whatever field you’re in. There are a lot of ways to exemplify curiosity and a penchant for learning new skills: meeting regularly with your boss, attending professional development days and taking classes to hone a professional skill. It has

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House Hacking: Make More Money With Less and Live For Free

My first house hacking was my first primary residence. Although I technically became a landlord, I didn’t consider myself a real estate investor. I sold that property at my first opportunity. However, if I only understood real estate investing strategies, I would have never let that property go! In 2011, my wife shared that she

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Do I Need Proof of Insurance to Rent a Car?

Do you need to show proof of insurance when renting a car? The short answer is no, but there’s more to the story. Read on to find out more. The post Do I Need Proof of Insurance to Rent a Car? appeared first on The Simple Dollar. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success

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Simple, the Popular Banking Service, Is Shutting Down

After more than a decade in business, online banking service Simple is shutting down. News reached customers by email Thursday that their bank accounts under the Simple banner will soon be transitioned to Simple’s parent company, BBVA. Accounts will continue to be housed in these FDIC-insured deposit accounts but under the full-time account servicing of BBVA…

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4 Major Trends Every Gig Worker Should Expect in the 2021 Economy

As a staff writer, I cover trends in side gigs, app-based work and odd jobs, collectively referred to as “the gig economy.” These trends are volatile during a good year, and 2020 was anything but a good year. Last year, I wrote a similar article about what to watch in the gig economy in 2020.

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Learn What’s New in Mint and How To Use It

You may have noticed some exciting changes in the Mint app. We are rolling out new features focused more on insights and personalization, and providing a better holistic view of your financial picture to improve the Mint experience. We’re also addressing some of the biggest requests we’ve received from the Mint community, including an update

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How to Invest in Bitcoin: A Guide to Getting Started

There are more ways to invest in Bitcoin than simply buying and holding the cryptocurrency itself. If you’re thinking of trying your hand at Bitcoin investing, here are your options and how to determine which is best for you. How to Invest in Bitcoin: A Guide to Getting Started is a post from Money Crashers.

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Merchant Cash Advance Calculator: Find the True Cost of an MCA

A merchant cash advance is not a small-business loan; rather, it’s a cash advance in exchange for a cut of your future business sales. Instead of making monthly installment payments over a set period of time, you make daily or weekly payments, plus fees, until the merchant cash advance is paid in full. MCAs often…

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How to Make Money Online: 31 Ideas to Get You Started

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. We’re deep into the age of the internet. At this point, you can do basically anything through a screen — including increase your income. Yep.

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Wealth Accumulation: The Simple Guide To Building Wealth

We all have probably had dreams or even current aspirations to accumulate wealth and live a more luxurious lifestyle.  Although you may think wealth accumulation only happens with those who are rich or born into generational wealth, everyone has a chance to dramatically boost their net worth.  Now before you roll your eyes at that,

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Auto Insurance Quotes, Explained

Car insurance quotes outline the types of coverages a policy offers and how much you can expect to pay. Learn how to get and compare auto insurance quotes here. The post Auto Insurance Quotes, Explained appeared first on The Simple Dollar. #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance

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10 Challenges Women Face When Investing & Planning for Retirement

In nearly every way, women face an uphill battle in their retirement planning and execution. From longer life expectancies to the gender pay gap, women have to work hard to ensure a comfortable retirement. Here are the biggest retirement investing challenges women face and tips to overcome them. 10 Challenges Women Face When Investing &

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Last Call: IHG Rewards Club Premier 140,000-point Sign-up Bonus

If you’re searching for a new hotel credit card in hopes that 2021 will be the year you check trips off your travel bucket list, consider applying for the IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card. Just hurry. The card currently has a fantastic sign-up bonus: Earn 140,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases within…

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