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How to Track Monthly Expenses
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Key Points • Start by looking at past financial statements to understand your average monthly income and fixed monthly costs. • Categorize expenses into needs, wants, and savings for better financial management. • Use apps or spreadsheets to track and categorize expenses efficiently. • Automate payments and savings to build consistent financial habits. • Review […]
How to Negotiate Your Signing Bonus
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Although many people believe that the negotiation process ends once they have accepted a job offer, that’s often not the case. One of the most critical aspects of the negotiation process is negotiating your signing bonus. A signing bonus is a monetary incentive that an employer agrees to pay you. This bonus is meant to […]
Asset Allocation by Age, Explained
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Table of Contents What Is Age-Based Asset Allocation? Asset Allocation Models by Age Asset Allocation in Your 20s and 30s Asset Allocation in Your 40s and 50s Asset Allocation in Your 60s Understanding Assets and Asset Classes How Do Diversification and Rebalancing Fit In? What’s the Deal with Target Date Funds? Asset allocation is an […]
Impulse Buying: Definition and Ways to Stop It
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Impulse buying is defined as purchasing something on a whim, without having planned to do so. Most people are familiar with the feeling of impulse buying. Perhaps you go to the supermarket just to pick up some oat milk and wind up purchasing an array of pricey juices, crackers, and cheese as well, because everything […]
17 Tips for Surviving on Minimum Wage
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There’s no doubt about it, trying to live on minimum wage is no easy feat. This is especially the case with the cost of living consistently increasing while the federal minimum wage ($7.25 per hour) hasn’t budged since 2009. In fact, the federal minimum wage is worth nearly 30% less than it was 15 years […]