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Debt Consolidation 101: Everything You Need to Know

October 16, 2019 By Ryan Luke @ Arrest Your Debt

If you have many different debts with different interest rates, payoff schedules, and balances, it may sound like a good idea to sign up for debt consolidation. Debt consolidation can seem appealing with the promise of a significantly lower monthly payment and a reduced interest rate.

For some people, debt consolidation may be a reasonable solution. For others, they will be making the debt consolidation company rich.

The truth is, debt consolidation salesmen will tell you whatever you want to hear to get your business. Don’t fall for any of the gimmicks or false promises. Before you sign on the dotted line, learn the truth about debt consolidation to find out if this strategy is right for your situation.

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Why Lazy Portfolios Are The Best Way to Invest

October 13, 2019 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

Imagine a world where you could sleep in until noon every day. Where you could watch Netflix for hours without feeling any guilt. Where you could eat all your favorite junk food, and not gain a pound. And, best of all, you could invest in lazy portfolios and still attain market returns!

Lucky for you, one of those is true!

Well, maybe they’re all true depending on who you are (and how fast your metabolism is). But, for most of us, we face the unfortunate truth that in every day life being lazy has negative consequences.

However, in the investing world, being lazy can actually be a good great thing.

Building a lazy portfolio could help you get the stock market returns you are looking for without having to invest the time and money most people typically associate with Wall Street.

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How to Take Control of Your Finances (and Stop Begging for Money)

October 9, 2019 By Melissa Blevins from Perfection Hangover

Has begging for money become the new norm? It seems that the internet has become an easy way for people to become online panhandlers. I’ve shared many ways to make extra money from home, online, and even creative side hustle ideas (i.e. “Dave jobs” for all of you Dave Ramsey fans).

From CyberBeg to BeggingMoney, there’s no shortage of sites available to ask strangers for financial help.

But at some point, you have to get your personal finances together and take responsibility for your own successes and failures.

Here are four ways to get it done.

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7 Tips to Maximize your 401(k) Benefits

October 6, 2019 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

A 401(k) is one of the best retirement accounts out there and is loaded with great benefits. Though, like a car that gets good gas mileage, there are things you can do to turn that “good” gas mileage into “great” gas mileage.

Today you’ll learn some of those tips and tricks. Otherwise said, you’ll learn how to best protect and grow your money in your 401(k).

By the way, this is part 3 to our series on 401(k)s. If you missed the first two lessons, you can check them out below. They go more in depth on specific 401(k) topics:

  1. When (and When Not) to Max Out Your 401(k)
  2. Should You Invest in Company Stock in Your 401(k)

And if you’re looking to understand if your 401(k) is in a good spot today before digging in further, Blooom could be a great solution for you.

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19 Awesome Passive Income Ideas for 2020

October 3, 2019 By Michael Dinich

Making money while you sleep has a beautiful ring to it.

Earning passive income provides the opportunity to do just that. Today’s profitable passive income ideas will help you brainstorm your next money-making venture.

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