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Better Finances for a Better You
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Did you know?
The average cost of travel insurance is 4% to 6% of your trip costs, according to Forbes Advisor's analysis of travel insurance rates.
Average Cost Of Travel Insurance 2024 →Word of the week
Balance Transfer Fee
There is frequently a 3% to 5% fee associated with debt transfers across credit cards. Additionally, cards may have minimum costs of $5 or $10.
Is a credit card balance transfer fee worth paying? by Andreina Rodriguez →Budgeting
Having an emergency fund for unplanned expenses can save you from a bad situation. Here’s how to create and prioritize one.
6 Steps to Creating an Emergency Fund →Quote of the week
"A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it."
- Bob Hope
Infographic of the week
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
Since August 2020, prices for “food at home” (groceries) have increased by 20% according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the steepest inflation seen since the 1970s. On average, American households are paying about $270 per week ($1,080 a month) for groceries, according to Delish, which sourced their findings from the latest Census Bureau estimates.
U.S. States by Weekly Grocery Bills →Saving
The 41 Best Money Tips From Highly Successful People by Jamie Ballard
These pointers will inspire you to achieve financial independence and stability. →Investing
5 rules for investing in retirement by Merrill Lynch
1. Review your asset allocation with new risks in mind 2. Prioritize your immediate cash needs 3. Don’t abandon stocks 4. Prepare for volatility, especially early in your retirement 5. Stick to your plan — and review it regularly
What's in, What's out of your portfolio after you retire →Serious stuff
Is Sports Betting The New Threat To Your Financial Wellness? by Cyrus Purnell
The mixture of sports betting with the 24/7 access of a mobile phone can be a pernicious mixture →Fun stuff
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