Archive - March 2018
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The Riches Reset: 30 Day Cash Only Challenge
March 27, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finance, Savings
You may have heard the suggestion, but in a day where even plastic purchases are becoming irrelevant, how can paying with cold hard cash be feasible or helpful? We challenge you to find out by going plastic-free for the next 30 days in order to shake up your spending habits for the year. We will begin by informing you on some of the disadvantages you may experience, followed by the surprising benefits. Cons of Cash Safety Carrying cash can be a safety concern. You
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Tiny Home vs. Apartment: Is the Savings Worth the Hype?
March 20, 2018
Categories: Investing, Mortgage
You may have already heard the buzz around the Tiny Home Movement and the people who are flocking to them, eager for a life-altering change. Turn on the TV and you can see the trend spreading with shows like Tiny House Nation and Tiny House Hunters. Swipe through Pinterest and you will see artistically crafted micro homes, each as unique as the next. With all of the hype, is building a tiny home really going to help you? Let’s find out as we run through the benefits of tiny living in comparison
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How to Tackle Student Loan Repayments
March 13, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finance
What they didn’t teach you in school, was how to pay for school. Many know what it’s like to look excitably into your direct deposit account or open that envelope on payday to only be dissatisfied by the large withdrawal that was taken towards your student loan debt. Confronting what seems like the impregnable wall of debt can be overwhelming. And many can feel unprepared - even duped at the debt to income ratio their college degree has given them. However, it doesn’t have to
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First Steps to Financial Fitness
March 6, 2018
Categories: Personal Finance, Savings
Starting a Financial Fitness routine may be one of the best things you can do for your health. You may not realize it, but financial stress can take a toll on your physical and emotional well-being. If you are one of those who have or are experiencing financial stress, you are not alone. In fact, the leading stressor of Americans is related to finances. Stress, if left unchecked, can lead to changes in your body and mood such as: heart disease, obesity, headaches and depression. Whether you
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