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Category: Financial Independence

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When was the Last Time You Checked Your Credit Report?

Do you remember the huge Target breach in 2013? Though not the largest in history, the breach affected 40 million…
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Posted on: October 17, 2022 Last updated on: September 29, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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5 More Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for that Credit Card

Is that credit card offer still taunting you? Credit cards don’t have to be the evil financial vehicles some people…
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Posted on: October 10, 2022 Last updated on: October 10, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Apply for that Credit Card

Does that shiny new credit card offer make sense for your personal finances? Maybe that’s the bottom line right there.…
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Posted on: October 3, 2022 Last updated on: September 29, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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19 Things Your Suburban Millionaire Won’t Tell You

What’s the last article you read that really resonated with you? One of those pieces that made you go back…
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Posted on: September 26, 2022 Last updated on: September 24, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Stop Falling for Financial Scams!

It’s frustrating to see so many guarantees of financial success with little to no effort. It’s even more frustrating to…
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Posted on: May 23, 2022 Last updated on: May 22, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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A Few Practical Ways to Fight Inflation

Have you noticed the price of your monthly expenses rising even though you are generally buying the same things? I…
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Posted on: May 9, 2022 Last updated on: May 8, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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6 Ways to Use Credit Cards to Maximize Cash

Is it really possible to make credit cards work for you? 1,000% yes, but here’s the glaring caveat: In order…
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Posted on: March 28, 2022 Last updated on: March 27, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Moving Tips for an Easier Transition

What do you dislike most about moving? Let’s face it. Moving likely ranks low on people’s lists of favorite things…
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Posted on: March 14, 2022 Last updated on: March 12, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe

I Have Met the Enemy, and He is Blind

People occasionally ask if I, as a blind person, ever worry about someone stealing money from me. For example, when…
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Posted on: February 1, 2022 Last updated on: February 1, 2022 Comments: 1 Written by: Joe
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Learn From These 8 Dumb Financial Mistakes

People who write about personal finance sometimes get shafted. We’re supposed to have answers to everything, and Lord help us…
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Posted on: January 24, 2022 Last updated on: January 23, 2022 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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A Great Investment Option for Emergency Funds and Conservative Investors

Okay, so you thought my advice to invest in real estate was too risky. And you never really cared for…
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Posted on: November 15, 2021 Last updated on: November 15, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Do Not Do These Six Things If You Want to Protect Your Money

Do you enjoy watching your money dribble away needlessly? I don’t either. These are just a handful of bad practices…
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Posted on: October 25, 2021 Last updated on: October 25, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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My Review of Fundrise and Why You Should Consider It for Real Estate Investing

Real estate investments are not just for the rich and powerful. Have you ever considered owning a piece of an…
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Posted on: September 27, 2021 Last updated on: September 26, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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Who Says You Can’t Invest Your Savings

Would you risk your savings if you thought you could squeeze more gains from them? Conventional advice says you should…
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Posted on: September 13, 2021 Last updated on: September 3, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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How I Set up My Credit Card System and Why

Credit card companies make more money off you from one slip up than you can make off them being perfect.…
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Posted on: July 28, 2021 Last updated on: July 28, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Joe
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