Do you struggle with impulse buying stuff you don’t need? If you said no, you’re probably lying. We all struggle with impulse purchases at some point! The rise of social media and online shopping has made it so easy to buy things with just 1 click. And don’t get me started on targeted ads! Even …
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I’m sure we’ve all been told to “avoid living beyond your means” before, usually followed by no more specific advice other than “spend less than you make.” My grandpa always warned against living beyond your means. He was a farmer, and would literally draw a spreadsheet on paper to record expenses and revenues for the farm …
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Is a recession coming in 2022? There’s no shortage of economists and financial “experts” predicting a recession soon. And with inflation hitting a new 40-year high, rising interest rates, declining first quarter GDP in the US, and lingering supply chain issues, it’s no surprise that people are worried about a potential recession in 2022. The …
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Is succumbing to toxic influencer culture ruining your financial wellbeing? We all know that social media can cause issues, even if you only follow your friends and family! Simply seeing the highlight reel of your high school aquaintances’ lives can easily leave you feeling inadequate. But the rise of ~influencer culture~ has created a whole …
The holiday season is just around the corner, and for most of us that means celebrating with friends and family, eating way too much food, and taking time off from our busy lives to focus on what really matters. But with all of those festivities, many Americans find themselves strapped for cash, in credit card …
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Credit cards and credit scores can be a super confusing topic, and that isn’t by accident. In 2018, consumers paid over $104 BILLION (with a ‘B’) in credit card interest and fees. On one hand, credit cards seem to be a good way to “build credit” and earn some cash back or travel rewards, but …
