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Better Finances for a Better You
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A 2020 Intuit Survey of at least 1,500 people found that more than 60% didn't know how much money they spent the previous month.
Here’s why budgets don’t work for a lot of people →Word of the week
75/15/10 Budget
The 75/15/10 rule is a straightforward budgeting method: allocate 75% to essential needs, 15% to long-term investments, and 10% to short-term savings.
What Is the 75/15/10 Rule? A Simple Path to Better Budgeting by Caitlyn Moorhead →Quote of the week
"In fact, what determines your wealth is not how much you make but how much you keep of what you make"
- David Bach
Budgeting
I Write About Money for a Living and Swear by These 7 Budgeting Tips by Kelly Ernst
You don't have to spend years deep-diving into budgeting to manage your money better. All you need are these essential tips. →Infographic of the week
The Most Affordable ZIP Code for Renters by State
The cost of renting is anything but uniform—shaped by geography, neighborhood trends, and even the quirks of a few city blocks. What’s affordable in one part of town might be out of reach just a short walk away. This map, created by NeoMam Studios for CashNetUSA, visualizes the most affordable ZIP codes to rent across America.
The Most Affordable ZIP Codes in Each U.S. State →Saving
Whether you’re shopping for essentials or treating yourself on a budget, becoming a savvy shopper is a simple way to stretch your finances a little further. Here are five easy tips to help you get started.
Secrets to Slashing Your Shopping Bill: 5 Expert-Approved Tips by Amy Fontinelle →Investing
How to Invest on a Shoestring Budget by Barclay Palmer
Even when money is tight, you can find ways to start setting aside small amounts and investing them, taking advantage of compound interest throughout your lifetime.
If you would like to invest but think you don't have the money, think again →Serious stuff
Money mindfulness: Four questions to ask yourself before buying to stay on budget
Money and Mindfulness: Questions to Ask to Stay on Budget →