In early October 2016, I flew to New York City to attend Ramit Sethi’s Forefront event, a weekend conference about entrepreneurship and excellence. As I always do when travling, I agreed to meet with a few readers and colleagues while I was in town. One sunny morning in Madison Square Park, for instance, I sat […]
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As the year is winding down and we celebrate the holiday that’s all about gratitude (and food), it’s a good time to reflect on the things we’re thankful for. What are you most thankful for? What impact does it have on your life? Has it changed your lifestyle in any way? Tell us what you’re […]
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Well, that was unexpected. After three very hectic months — three crazy months during which I managed to balance travel, speaking engagements, and writing — I essentially went dormant on October 15th. It’s as if I were an electronic device that just received a major software upgrade, then had to shut down and reboot in […]
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Your Money Working Harder Holiday loans are advertised as a solution to holiday budgeting shortfalls, but they could cause more problems than they solve. That’s because holiday loans are really just personal loans marketed specifically for holiday shoppers. The reality is, these loans come with APRs ranging from 5.99% to 35% APR, and monthly payments […]
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Wise Bread Picks Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 p.m. Pacific/ 3p.m. Eastern for lively conversation and a chance to win a $200 gift card or one of two $50 gift cards! Use #WBChat and #CreditChat to participate. This week’s topic: Shop Smart This Holiday Season! Join us as we talk about how to […]
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Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, good times with family and friends, and — of course — food. The first two items don’t cost a thing, but if you’re hosting, the cost of making food for a large group of people can catapult your grocery bill into headache territory. And this is before you even factor […]
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Howdy! I’m Spencer, an active-duty Air Force officer investing for financial independence by age 40. Since 2016, my wife and I have saved half of my active-duty paycheck into our financial independence accounts. I started writing in 2012 about achieving FI in the military on my website Military Money Manual. Because J.D. has no experience […]
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Home » » 3 Ideas to Maximize Financial Rewards During The Holidays Great tips to stay on track financially while enjoying an amazing holiday season.
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Wise Bread Picks Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week’s topic: Staying Healthy During the Holidays! Learn about giving your immune system a boost, eating healthy, continuing to exercise, and more! Let us know […]
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