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‘Soft Saving:’ Why Gen Z Is Trading Future Wealth for Present Happiness
"Soft saving"—prioritizing present enjoyment over aggressive retirement planning—is replacing the acronym FIRE (financial independence, retire early) for many…
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Guide to Emergency-Proofing Your Finances
The best protection against bad trouble is good planning Skip to content News Markets Companies Earnings CD Rates Mortgage Rates Economy…
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Is ‘Financial Mindfulness’ the Key to Unlocking Your Financial Goals?
Imagine always making financial decisions that are actually in your best interests, instead of justifying any impulse. Imagine accepting your financial situation—the good…
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How to Save Money: Daily, Monthly, and for the Long Term
15 ways to earn thousands through some relatively painless savings moves Saving money can seem like more trouble than it's worth, given the relatively small sums…
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Are Savings Clubs a Good Alternative to Traditional Banking?
Informal structures offer their own upsides (and downsides) Informal savings clubs have long existed outside of traditional banking. They tend to be popular in areas…
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Are You Saving Enough? A Look at Average Balances Across Ages
Are you saving enough? Are you prepared in the event of a financial emergency? What you can do to catch up? All questions we ask ourselves all the time. Knowing how you…
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How Does Your Net Worth Stack Up Against the Average for Your Income Level?
Your net worth can say a lot about your financial life. It is easy to calculate and is a quick way to compare yourself to others at your income level. Just what is net…
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3 Ways to Make $1 Billion—One You Might Be Able to Do in Your Lifetime
Becoming a millionaire just doesn’t have the cultural cache it once did. To be sure, a million dollars remains a tidy sum and a worthy goal for your retirement or other…
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How to Fill Out a Money Order Step-by-Step
Money orders are a simple, secure way to send payments, especially if you don’t have a checking account. They are widely accepted, as they’re guaranteed by the issuer,…
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Financial Advisors’ Advice for Millennials
Unsteady first working years, higher than average student loan balances, and the disappearance of defined benefit plans (or pensions) mean many millennials have been…
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