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How To Earn Extra Money During The Holiday Season

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While the holiday season is filled with giving, family and plenty of good food it’s also a season that’s full of extra earning opportunities. Many companies are looking for extra help, families are looking for some assistance, and people are looking to buy things. All of it adds up to being a great time to […]

Filed Under: Side Hustle
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What To Do If You Can’t Afford Your Private Student Loans

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This is one of the toughest questions I get asked: I can’t afford my private student loans and I don’t see any options to get out of it – what do I do? It’s estimated that over 1.4 million borrowers have private student loan debt, with an outstanding balance of over $150 billion in loans. And […]

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Chime Bank Review: Fee Free Banking (Seriously)

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Do you have a “free” checking or savings account at one of the big banks? If you’re a financial boy scout or girl scout, the account is truly free to you. But someone who is a financial wreck is subsidizing you. If you’ve ever overdrafted on your account, the $35 per day overdraft charge proves […]

Filed Under: Review, Saving
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Why Everyone Needs “Go To Hell Money” (And How It’s Different Than An Emergency Fund)

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When my husband and I combined our finances, our first goal was to start saving for an emergency fund. At that point, we were planning to quit our jobs, move to Colorado and become self-employed. To do that, we really needed an emergency fund as a safety net…but we would also need a “go to hell” […]

Filed Under: Saving
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6 Great U.S. College Towns

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It would be fair to say that where there are people, there is money to be made. But what’s important to remember is that it’s not as simple as declaring you’re going to make it as a small business owner in the Big Apple or the Windy City; you have to be in the right […]

Filed Under: Student Life
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The Mega Guide To Crowdfunded Investments: Equity, Real Estate, And More

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Here’s our mega guide to crowdfunding investments, including equity crowdfunding, real estate crowdfunding, and the due diligence needed.

Filed Under: Investing
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SparkFin Review: A Stock Discovery Tool

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The key to investing success is finding asymmetric risks and rewards. Over time, if you consistently invest your money into assets with small downside potential but huge upside potential, you will see huge returns. It is a well-documented fact that finding asymmetric risk through the stock exchange is a struggle. Professional fund managers who invest […]

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The Difference $20,000 In Student Loans Can Make

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$20,000 in student loan debt can turn into over $120,000 in 30 years. Here’s an example of why you should minimize your student loans.

Filed Under: Student Loans
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IRS Where’s My Refund Reference Codes

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One of the biggest questions I’ve been seeing this year are what the various reference codes mean on the IRS Where’s My Refund Tool.  A lot of tax filers are getting IRS Reference Codes back, but don’t know what they mean and don’t know if they are in trouble. For more information on WMR, check […]

Filed Under: Annual Tax Guide
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6 Things You Can Sell for Extra Money Right Now

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With Christmas right around the corner you may be giving your budget a look over for some extra spending cash. While it’s always a great idea to look for ways to save, it can be equally as helpful to look for ways to earn. Last year I shared 23 Ways to Earn Extra Money for […]

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What Does IRS Reference Number 9001 Really Mean?

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Many taxpayers are seeing IRS Code 9001 when they login into Where’s My Refund. Here’s exactly what the code means and what you should do.

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Kickfurther Review: Investing In Small Business Inventory

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Kickfurther is a crowdfunding platform that connects individual looking to earn money to small business owners with inventory funding needs. Kickfurther screens the companies that need inventory but is open to all individuals, also known as “Buyers.” This platform is another example of how powerful crowdfunding can be for both the business and individual. If […]

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The Best Online Accounting Software For Side Hustlers And Freelancers

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We compare the best online accounting software options for freelancers and side hustlers, including Quickbooks, Xero, Wave, and FreshBooks.

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Top Student Loan Scams

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The most common student loan scams involve paying fees to consolidate or to get forgiveness, law firms and lawsuits, and trying to eliminate your loan debt.

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