Everyone needs to have a solid financial foundation with which to build their money lives, and that foundation starts with the basics. This category is all about teaching you the money basics you’ll need to know to successfully navigate your financial life.
No topic is too trivial in this category. Our articles discuss everything from financial literacy basics to the differences between banks and credit unions and debit and credit cards. You’ll find everything you need to know to get started improving your financial literacy, all in an easy-to-understand way. It’s never too late to better yourself, so get started improving your knowledge of money today!
If you’ve ever tried to perform an online transaction, establish an account or direct deposit, or make/receive tax payments then chances are you’ve needed to know the routing number of your bank or credit union. While a commonly used number, it can be hard to know what your routing number is or where to find …
Despite the recent strength of the economy, the majority of American’s are still struggling financially. Although a number of factors are likely at play, and the financial health of American’s won’t be solved with one thing alone, one financial habit that would significantly help many is relatively simple to implement. Budgeting. While a recent Debt.com …
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Everyone wants to find the best investments. That’s only natural. Unfortunately, it isn’t that simple. Are we looking for the best investments for the long term? The best investments right now or for the next couple of years? What about real estate? Micro-investing? More importantly, what’s the risk of these choices? That’s what we’ll explore …
This is a guest post by Christopher at Wealthawesome.com, where he shares money tips and guides for his readers. Read about how he quit his 6-figure job to travel the world. Like many other critical life skills, financial literacy and responsibility have to be taught. If you are parenting a teen, then you should …
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This is a guest post by Austin at The Logic of Money. Austin hopes that he can share his knowledge and tips with others to help make personal finance less stressful for everyone. Paying your credit card seems like it would be pretty straight-forward, right? Well then why does your credit card statement come …
This is a guest post by Tomas Gutauskas at Dollar Break, a blog on a mission to help you master your money by providing financial tips, tools, and resources. The primary aim of investments is to ensure that your money grows as much as possible. Whether you’re saving for a specific goal such as …
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This is a guest post by Kyle at Financial Wolves, a blog about making money with side hustles to help you achieve financial freedom. If it’s been a few months since you moved out of your parents’ house and started living on your own, you must’ve begun to realize that life isn’t a piece …
Welcome to 2020! It’s a new year and a new decade, and what better way to begin the roaring 20’s than to make a plan to finally achieve your money goals. Seriously, you can do it, no matter how big it may seem. All you need is a plan and the persistence to see that …
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What’s the difference between a debit and a credit card? Although both debit and credit cards are common financial tools used to make purchases, the differences between them and the potential impact to your finances may not be as clear. You’ve probably heard about the issue of consumer debt in this country, which includes a …
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Banks and credit unions are both financial institutions that offer a variety of personal finance and business products. While nearly everyone in the United States is a member of a bank or credit union, or both, not nearly as many people understand the difference between the two. Indeed, it can be difficult to know the …
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