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When Good Debt Becomes Bad Debt

December 1, 2022
Tagged as: bad debt, debt management, good debt, high interest debt

Debt is a tricky thing. It can either be tremendously good for your finances or it can wreak havoc on your life. With so many fancy financing options these days, how can you tell whether…

Traditional vs. Roth IRA: Which Is Better?

November 29, 2022
Tagged as: 401k, investing, IRA, personal finance, roth ira, saving for retirement

While you might already be investing in your employer’s retirement plan (like a 401k or something), contributing to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) will provide you another outlet to save for your retirement while also…

Good Debt and Bad Debt, Explained

November 21, 2022
Tagged as: bad debt, debt management, good debt, investing, money, personal finance

Is there such a thing as good debt and bad debt? It’s a hot-button debate in the personal finance world, because the word “debt” alone sounds like something you should avoid at all costs. But,…

Saving Money on Travel: A HUGE list of tips and tricks…

November 19, 2022
Tagged as: Airbnb, cheap flights, Cheap travel, Life Hacking, rewards cards, saving money, Traveling with Purpose on the Cheap

The more money you save on travel, the more places you get to visit! Sure, there are times when spending $4000 on a one week trip to Disneyland might be worth it. But for most…

Frugal vs Cheap – Differences and Examples

November 14, 2022
Tagged as: cheapness, debt management, frugal, frugal living, frugal vs cheap, investing, personal finance, saving money, Traveling with Purpose on the Cheap

Have you ever been accused of being cheap? If so, how did it make you feel? In our society it seems like nobody ever wants to be labeled a cheapskate—it’s an insult and brings all…

Is Costco Membership Worth It? 5 Scenarios When it Definitely Is

November 12, 2022
Tagged as: costco, costco hacks, credit cards, grocery hacks, personal finance, rewards cards, saving money, shopping, warehouse clubs

You’ve probably heard your friends talk about how awesome Costco is and all the membership perks they love. But in the back of your head you might still be thinking, “if I shell out 60…

Bilt Mastercard Review: Earn Points Paying Your Rent

November 10, 2022
Tagged as: credit cards, credit score, paying rent, paying rent with cresdit card, personal finance, rewards cards, saving money, should i rent or buy a home

What if you could earn cash back and additional perks by paying your biggest monthly bill with a credit card? Sounds nice, but until recently, it’s been a pipe dream, basically impossible to pull off….

To refinance or not to refinance – that is the question. The arena of student loan refinancing can be a confusing one. Even if you can nab a lower interest rate by doing a refi,…

12 Best Costco Hacks – Saving You Time, And Money!

October 27, 2022
Tagged as: costco, costco hacks, credit cards, grocery hacks, Life Hacking, saving money, shopping, volume discount

I love Costco. My wife and I have been members since 2014, and over the years we’ve learned a bunch of little Costco hacks that save us time, money, and keep us having fun while…

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