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Freelancing and gig work offer a world of flexibility and independence, but they also bring a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing money. Financial planning for self‐employed professionals is not only about keeping track of income—it’s a necessary strategy to secure a steady future even when work fluctuates. Having experienced both the…
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to drain your wallet. Many people believe eating nutritiously on a budget is a challenge, but with some planning and smart choices, you can enjoy the cheapest healthy diet possible without sacrificing quality or taste. In this guide, I share insights on how to maintain a healthy grocery list…
If you’re wondering how to budget with a debit card, you’ve come to the right place. Budgeting has come from a dreaded weekly task to an easy tap on an app. In Debt.com’s recent survey of the population’s budget trends, roughly 30 percent of individuals simply open their bank app on their phone to do…
When planning for retirement, you’ll want to take a look at these 20 places where $150k is more than enough to retire. With Social Security retirement benefits sitting at an average of $1614 per month as of January 2022 (as reported by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities), it might be smart to look…
Gifting cash is sometimes the best way to go, but you’ll want to do it in a fun and unique way. You may be wondering how to make a money bouquet to give as a present. We previously wrote the article “How to Make a Money Lei,” which is a great option for graduation gift…
With food costs ever rising, you may be wondering how to eat on 30 a week in 2022. This figure is about how much one individual receives when relying on government aid, so it’s a good figure for all households to start with. Of course, $30 per week is per person, so if you have…
With the rising cost of food and gas, you may not have as much money as you once did for vacations. Fortunately, these 25 best vacations on a budget will allow you to get away and relax without the big price tag. Why You Need a Vacation I am a firm believer that every individual, couple,…
Are you having trouble getting ahead with your finances? If you’ve answered yes to this question, you may have some bad money habits that keep you poor. The good news is that once you identify these habits, you can make the changes necessary to break the cycle and get on the path to success. At…
Used car sales in 2020 was the highest it has been in a ten year period at 39.3 million cars, according to a report by Statista. Although buying a used car may seem like a daunting task, it could save a pretty penny for consumers. With quite a few used car lots, it may be…
Currently in 2022, Americans are spending almost 35% of their income on housing, with the next biggest expense being private transportation, and the third highest expense being food for the average household, reports The Ascent. No matter what your income is, these are important factors to consider when budgeting. How can you keep expenses under…