How Rich Are You? Test Yourself!

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You may not think of yourself as wealthy, but if you're reading this on a computer right now, you're probably one of the wealthiest people around. The mere fact that you have a computer makes you pretty rich, wouldn't you say? Not convinced? Take a look at this Rich Calculator.

When Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?

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How do you know when, or even if, it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early? There are several emotional and financial factors to consider, depending on your financial goals and personal preferences . . . .

Ready For Zero PLUS Promo Code | Pay Off All Your Debt from One Account!

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You may have recently seen my full review of Ready For Zero and thought it was a pretty cool way to track your debt and know how much you should pay to get to zero faster. The only downside about the free service was that you couldn't actually manage your loan accounts from the website. This month, Ready For Zero launched a PLUS version that allows you to securely link your bank accounts and pay from just one interface.

How to Make a Budget

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If you want to learn how to make a budget, you've come to the right place. I'm not only going to teach you how to build your budget from scratch, I'm going to show you how to stick with it. Making a budget doesn't have to be a painful process. I think you'll find it to be fun – give it a chance!

How to Pay for Emergency Vet Bills Without Going into Debt

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We have a dog named Maribeth. Today we had to take her for a veterinarian examination due to an infection my wife found that looked pretty serious. Glad she found it! Without treatment, the infection could have entered the bloodstream and become fatal. How are we going to pay for these emergency vet bills?

Why You Should Beware of Starbucks-like Purchases

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You pull through the Starbucks drive thru to get another Venti Iced Caramel Macchiato. You can taste the sweet sugar and eyeopening caffeine even before you hand your money over to the cashier decked out in that oh-so-familiar green apron. Ah, there's nothing like your morning indulgence. After all, you deserve it, right?

Manilla Review: An Easy Way to Manage Your Bills Online

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Have trouble remembering to pay your online bills but don't want the hassle of dealing with bills coming in the mail? Wish you had one online account that would remind you to pay your bills? That's where Manilla comes in. See if it's right for you!

4 Strategies to Instill Good Financial Habits in Your Children

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Parents must instill good personal financial habits in their children. But even though you have the best intentions and try to teach your young children about money and important personal finance habits, you may struggle to get them to listen to you. Here are some strategies that work!

What It's Like To Have A Fully Funded Emergency Fund

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I remember when we were first starting to build our emergency fund. We were convinced that it was going to bring us financial peace. We just knew that it would be a strong foundation of financial security for a long time. We thought it would be one of the cornerstones of our financial plan. Were we right?