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Better Finances for a Better You

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← Curating the web to find the most interesting and helpful information about your money.

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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.

Ranked: U.S. States vs. G7 Countries by GDP per Capita How does your State compare? →

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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Music About Money →

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