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If You Want to Get Rich, You Better Do It Slowly

Slow and boring have their place. In fact, slow and boring are often some of the most reliable ways of doing anything. Whether you're building a house, growing your wealth, or just trying to get fitter – slow and steady wins the race.

The Rule of 10

How much is $100 worth in 30 years? If it grows at 8% a year, it'll be worth over a thousand dollars. Learn how the Rule of 10 can be your friend in learning how to save for your retirement.

Don't Fall Victim to Mimetic Desire

Mimetic desire is a theory that your desires are influenced by the people around you. Conceptualized by a 20th-century French philosopher, mimetic desire is present in almost everything we do. Learn how to leverage it for good and resist it when it's bad.

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Don't Cut Coffee, Cut This Instead

Financial experts love talking about how you should skip your coffee and invest it instead… but that's unrealistic. See how you can find other expenses to cut that won't make you miserable all day!

8 Cheapest Family Cell Phone Plans

Cell phone plans with major cell phone carriers can cost up to $70 or more per line, which is why it's so important to find more affordable options, especially if you have a family and require multiple lines. The following family cell phone plans offer unlimited data, along with a range of other features at an affordable price.

Best Solo 401(k) Providers

A solo 401(k) is a retirement savings plan for self-employed people with no full-time employees. It allows them to save for retirement using pre-tax contributions while benefiting from the same tax advantages in regular 401(k) plans. Here are some of the top solo 401(k) providers available today.

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Best 12-Month CD Rates – 5.30% APY (March 2024)

Certificates of deposit are a reliable way to earn a higher rate of interest and the 12-month term is a sweet spot for a higher rate but shorter term. This way you can get yield without locking up your funds for a long period of time.

Best No Penalty CD Rates – 5.41% APY (March 2024)

With interest rates rising, many investors want to take advantage of the highest deposit rates they’ve seen in years. A no-penalty CD lets you withdraw some or all your funds from the certificate before the maturity date without paying the penalty. Here are the best no-penalty CD rates currently available.


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17 Best Work From Home Online Jobs (2024)

Looking for a flexible way to earn money from home? Check out our list of the best work from home online jobs. Our picks include options for all skill levels and interests, with an emphasis on remote work with flexible hours.

How to Get Free Stock from These 8 Brokerage Companies

Discover how you can get free stock from top brokerage companies. Our guide covers the best offers and promotions from online brokers and shows you how to claim your free shares or big cash offers for ACAT transfers.

How to invest in yourself

If you want to grow, you have to invest in yourself. Whether you improve your skills or just buy new technology, investing in yourself can lead to many positive improvements in your work and life.

7 income streams of millionaires: an open discussion of passive income

Explore the different income streams that millionaires use to build passive income and achieve financial independence. Our open discussion covers a range of options, from real estate investing to building a business, and provides insights into how to create your own passive income streams.

How to Make Money with AI

Many people worry that AI is going to take their job. After all, the technology is already capable of performing thousands of different tasks more quickly and efficiently than any human. But can AI actually help you make money? Learn more.

Don't Cut Coffee, Cut This Instead

Financial experts love talking about how you should skip your coffee and invest it instead… but that's unrealistic. See how you can find other expenses to cut that won't make you miserable all day!

8 Cheapest Family Cell Phone Plans

Cell phone plans with major cell phone carriers can cost up to $70 or more per line, which is why it's so important to find more affordable options, especially if you have a family and require multiple lines. The following family cell phone plans offer unlimited data, along with a range of other features at an affordable price.

If You Want to Get Rich, You Better Do It Slowly

Slow and boring have their place. In fact, slow and boring are often some of the most reliable ways of doing anything. Whether you're building a house, growing your wealth, or just trying to get fitter – slow and steady wins the race.

How to Lower Your AT&T Cell Phone Bill

AT&T is one of the biggest cell phone carriers in the nation. If you're a customer and paying full price, there may be ways for you to reduce your bill with a few of our tips.

Best Solo 401(k) Providers

A solo 401(k) is a retirement savings plan for self-employed people with no full-time employees. It allows them to save for retirement using pre-tax contributions while benefiting from the same tax advantages in regular 401(k) plans. Here are some of the top solo 401(k) providers available today.

Is Robinhood Gold Worth It?

Robinhood Gold is a $75 per year premium subscription service to Robinhood. It unlocks a few perks but are they worth the annual fee?

Robinhood App Review 2024 – Free Stock, ETF, and Crypto Trades

Robinhood is a popular online broker offering free stock, ETF, crypto, and options trading. They also offer fractional trades, with no account minimums. But the platform doesn't support some investment types and has limited research tools. Is it worth it? Find out in this Robinhood review.

This low-risk stock could return 7.53% in three weeks

Do you know what an odd lot tender offer is? It's when a company offers to pay a premium for an odd lot of their shares, giving smaller investors an investing advantage – see how they work and whether they make sense for you.


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Drawing Your Financial Map

Learn how a financial map can show you how your accounts are connected and areas where you can simplify it.

Do You Have a Treasure Map?

A Treasure Map is a guide to your finances in case you are unable to explain it due to death, disability, or disappearance. Learn what you should put in it to make it easier for the ones you love.


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Epic Life Events

These are those events in your life that seem EPIC at the time, simply because it's your first. Looking back, they're not as daunting and we can help you get them right the first time.

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Grand Goals

Grand Goals are laser-focused guides for achieving a financial goal. They aren't textbooks teaching you every aspect, they're a series of levers you can pull to get what you want.

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Money Saving Guides

These guides will show you the tactics I use to save thousands of dollars each year. And they don't involve cutting out something as vital as coffee or whatever your favorite vice might be.

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