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

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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

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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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Is Credit Karma Safe?

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Seeing your credit score and viewing your credit reports has become a necessity in this day and age. Everything is becoming digitized, and new websites are launching all the time. But it can be hard to know if sites and apps like Credit Karma are safe or if they are a scam.

Credit Karma provides a free and easy way of viewing your financial history. I discovered Credit Karma earlier this year, and it has drastically simplified my life.

However, it’s always wise to confirm the company you are using is legitimate and safe before jumping in.

The reality is that you should be paranoid about giving any person or company your social security number. If the wrong people get that info, that can easily lead to identity theft or having your financial accounts drained.

Or they might show up at your house asking for money. And nobody wants that.

Before we dive into talking about whether Credit Karma is safe, let’s first look at why you should want to view your credit report.

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How to Invest $100k

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Are you lucky enough to be asking yourself how to invest $100k?

First, take a moment to appreciate the situation your in. $100k is a lot of money and does not come easy.

Second, panic! What do you do with all this money!?

…just kidding. No panicking necessary – there are plenty of ways to smartly invest $100k. We’ll walk through the steps you should take below to ensure you’re putting the money to the best use possible.

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