Category: saving money

Study: 42% of Parents Aren’t Teaching Their Kids to Invest Long-Term

Kids pick up all sorts of habits from their parents — and money habits are no exception. A growing body of research suggests that parents […]

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These are the three important things women say would indicate financial independence

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Smart money moves for new graduates

File picture courtesy of Old Mutual Published 1h ago By Devon Card Being a new graduate can be one of the most exciting yet stressful […]

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6 bad money rules I’ve heard over and over that I refuse to pass down to my children

The author, Ariana Arghandewal. Growing up, the No. 1 money rule I heard was “save, save, save” — but I never learned to invest. I […]

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I Love My Teaching Job, But It Doesn’t Pay Me Enough

I’m a high-school history teacher, and I really enjoy it. It’s what I’ve always wanted to do, and I love my kids and my colleagues. […]

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The New Rules of What It’ll Truly Take To Save Up for a House Today

(Realtor.com / Getty Images) If you’re saving for a down payment for a home—particularly your first—you probably know this is one tricky real estate moment. […]

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Top 10 Financial Tips for Pharmacy Students

Most pharmacy schools don’t teach personal finance, so it’s up to you to set yourself up for success by taking control of your money while […]

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Understanding your first paycheck (and why it’s so much smaller than you thought)

Inside Creative House | Istock | Getty Images You get your first job out of college. You can finally breathe a sigh of relief — […]

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What to Do If You Receive a Financial Windfall

flying hundred dollar bills in the sky with a rainbow behind them For most of your life, money comes in at a slow and somewhat […]

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Here’s How To Build a 12-Month Emergency Fund

shapecharge / Getty Images To be financially resilient, you need a source of emergency funding for the unexpected, such as a job loss, major repair, […]

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