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Better Finances for a Better You
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Did you know?
In 2022, we discarded about 62 million tons of electronic waste along with billions of dollars' worth of precious metal inside them.
Billions of dollars worth of strategically-valuable resources squandered, dumped →Word of the week
Compounding Frequency
The frequency at which the accrued interest is paid out is known as the compounding frequency. Annually, semi-annually, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily, or constantly (or not at all, until maturity) might be the frequency.
Discover the magic of compounding and why it's important to increasing wealth →Budgeting
U.S. News Frugal Shopper bloggers offer tips on preparing for the holiday season and conducting an end-of-year financial review.
10 Frugal Ways to Save This Fall By Kimberly Palmer →Quote of the week
"The Compound Effect is the principle of reaping huge rewards from a series of small, smart choices"
- Darren Hardy
Infographic of the week
Ranked: U.S. States vs. G7 Countries by GDP per Capita
This graphic charts the GDP per capita of G7 countries against select U.S. states. Why compare states vs G7? By going down to the state level we account for differences in population and aggregate demand which can mask output inequalities between the U.S. and its peer economies.
How does your State compare? →Saving
Why don’t companies want you to repair your stuff? - Aaron Perzanowski
Explore how the Right to Repair movement is pushing back against companies which don’t want consumers fixing their products. →Investing
Investing for income — not just growth
These strategies can help you create a steady stream of income for retirement, reinvestment or other financial goals
Read these tactics from Merrill Financial to consider when you want to supplement your cash flow with income-paying investments →Serious stuff
Knowing the basics of money and finance can give you a big advantage. Find out how a little learning goes a long way toward your financial well-being.
Why Should You Care About Financial Wellness? - Dow Jones →Fun stuff
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