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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?

The Dutch East India Co. is credited as being the first firm in history to execute the world's first initial public offering (IPO) by providing equity shares of its business to the general public.

Understanding the First Company to Issue Stock →

Word of the week

Stock

A stock is a type of investment that is mostly offered on stock markets and signifies the holder's proportional ownership in the issuing company.

What Are Stocks? How Do They Work? →

Budgeting

7 Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid By Evelyn Waugh

  1. Guessing at Costs
  2. Leaving Out Expenses
  3. Not Tracking Spending
  4. Leaving Savings Out
  5. Being Overly Restrictive
  6. Planning Around Gross Pay
  7. Not Working as a Team
Read on for seven common budgeting mistakes and how to avoid them →

Quote of the week

"Those who spend too much will eventually be owned by those who are thrifty"

- Sir John Templeton

Infographic of the week

Charted: American Stock Ownership Back at All-Time Highs

This graphic shows the share of U.S. households’ finances invested in public stocks over time, based on data from the Federal Reserve.

Charted: American Stock Ownership Back at All-Time Highs Share of U.S. households’ finances invested in public stocks over time →

Investing

Creating an income-producing portfolio By Jeanne Sahadi

A lot goes into creating and managing an income-producing portfolio that works for you. But here are some basics to consider.

Make your money work when you’re not →

Serious stuff

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 72% of adults report feeling stressed about money, whether it's worrying about paying rent or feeling bogged down by debt.

Financial Stress: How to Cope By Elizabeth Scott, PhD →

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