6 Actionable Steps to Achieve Financial Independence Fast

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Financial independence is achievable, but you have to follow the steps to get there. These are the six steps to get you on track toward […]

19 Signs You’ve Achieved Financial Stability

Are you financially stable? If you can check these X boxes, congratulations. You’ve acheived financial stability. If not, we’ll show you how to get there.

Boost Your Finances: 24 Tips for Low-Income Earners

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Much financial advice is aimed at those making good money leaving the rest of us behind. We want to fix that with 24 financial tips for low-income earners.

4 Simple Money Skills to Own In Your 20’s (and Beyond!)

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Life comes at you fast. Everything can change quickly and money is the conduit that flows through it all. We’ve boiled down the basics of personal finance into four simple money skills to set you on a path to success for your 20’s and beyond.

21 Interesting Habits Of The Rich and Wealthy

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Rich people have good habits that make them more successful, healthier, and smarter. Here are 21 interesting habits of rich people.

First Things First: How to Prioritize Your Financial Plan

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We all need a financial plan. But there are so many aspects that it can be hard to know where to start. We’ll show you how to prioritize financial planning.

Finances By The Decade: Move From Your Twenties to Retirement Seamlessly

"We all enjoy pushing oursevles to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there." —Andrew J Bernstein

We tend to set certain bench marks by age. Personal finance is no different. What should you be doing for your personal finances by the decade?

Money Advice We Would Give Our Younger Selves

Money Advice We Would Give Our Younger Selves

We have made a lot of money mistakes and we’ll probably make more in the future. But looking back, this is the money advice we would give ourselves. 

The Ultimate Guide to American Personal Finance for New Immigrants

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Matters of personal finance vary widely by country and for newcomers, they can be confusing. We want to help them navigate their new home so we wrote the ultimate guide to American personal finance for new immigrants. 

Financial Grit: Why You Won’t Achieve Your Goals without It

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Do you have true grit when it comes to your finances? Unless you have a trust fund waiting for you, you’ll need grit to get through when times get tough.

Mint Review: A Budgeting App That Will Save You Money? (UPDATED)

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Feeling lost trying to manage your money is terrible. For many, budgeting carries a steep learning curve that turns would-be budgeters off. You think you’ll never save enough, it’ll require too much of your time, and you never seem to know what to track or categorize.

8 Popular Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Can Start Today

Fidelity has published the top financial New Year’s Resolutions of 2014. I’ve outlined them and added a few more popular choices to help your finances.

How to Make a Million Dollars: Lessons From Self-Made Millionaires

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We’ve had more than a few self-made millionaires on Listen Money Matters. They did it and you can too. Let’s see what we can learn from self-made millionaires on how to make a million dollars. 

It’s Time For Some Financial Adulting

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The future is creeping up on all of us. If you’ve been avoiding thinking about it, it’s time to get serious about retirement and your goals. Whether you think about the future or not, it’s happening. We know its hard but it’s time for some financial adulting.

Stuck In A Rut? How To Get Financially Unstuck

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It’s easy to make the same money mistakes time and again. Before you know it, you’re stuck in a financial rut. This is how to get financially unstuck.

The Definition of Wealth: What It Really Means To Be Wealthy

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The word wealthy is like the word happy, it means something different to everyone. What is wealth? What it really means to be wealthy is entirely up to you. 

Total Money Makeover: Laying The Groundwork For A Healthy Financial Lifestyle

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There is no question Dave Ramsey has helped people take control of their money. We wanted to see for ourselves how useful his advice is so we review his book Total Money Makeover.
Dave Ramsey believes changing your behavior is key. Total Money Makeover plan can work for anyone if they follow it closely.

Unlock the Secrets to Fiscal Responsibility

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What does the ideal financially responsible person look like? Is it you? We’ll discuss achieving financial perfection. See how you stack up.

Warren Buffett Quotes: 37 Lessons from the Oracle of Omaha

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The Oracle of Omaha is a font of wisdom. He is perhaps the most successful investor in history. So he knows a lot of lessons we can all benefit from. Here are 22 life-changing lessons from Warren Buffett.

Financial Goals: The BEST Way to Create and Prioritize Yours This Year

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Should you start an emergency fund or save for retirement? Pay off debt or start investing? It’s hard to know how to prioritize your financial goals. This post will show you how.

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