Why do people often feel the need to pressure us to climb up to where they are? When I was a kid, my dad lost his job. Looking back, it wasn’t such a big deal; we still went on holidays, I continued my piano and horse-riding lessons, we attended one of Paris’s priciest private schools, […]
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### Even Steven’s Journey to Financial Independence Hey there! Welcome to Even Steven Money! I’m currently working to pay off all my debt, aiming to become financially independent and retire early. I kicked off my journey about a year ago and have been sharing my progress and stories for the past five months. The support […]
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In 2013, my series on 13 money resolutions was a big hit. After getting my finances in order, I decided to focus on decluttering my online life in February. To be honest, it’s a mess. My computer, my inbox, and my social media accounts—all of them are out of control. It feels like a garden […]
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We’ve been back from Europe for about a month now and so much has happened. To start, we had our first Airbnb guests in November! We got four bookings and earned around $400. The first couple arrived just a day after we got back, along with my boyfriend’s aunt. They rented our new room, which […]
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Losing weight after the winter holidays doesn’t have to be so daunting if people avoid lingering and stop eating the leftovers.
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I’ve been spending more time than I probably should on Zillow, dreaming about building a real estate empire. Ever since Detroit declared bankruptcy, I started wondering if things might get better for the city or if it’s destined to face ongoing economic struggles. I first looked into properties in Flint about seven years ago after […]
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You’re in your 30s, you’ve got a good job, and things are going well, but you’ve always dreamed of becoming a millionaire by the time you turn 40. So, how do you reach that seven-figure mark? Here are a few steps to guide you: 1. **Reevaluate Your Income and Take Bold Steps**: Now that you’re […]
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I started working when I was around 12 or 13 years old. It wasn’t child labor; I began by babysitting and then tutoring younger kids. Since I could play the piano quite well, my music teacher would let me use the music room at lunchtime to give an hour-long lesson. I remember charging $20 for […]
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Many people often search online for the best ways to build wealth, hoping for profitable stock market tips or good retirement plans. But here, we’re going to take a different approach and discuss how you can build wealth by being smart. Being smart can mean many things. In this article, we’ll explore whether investing in […]
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The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, January 13th, has expected winnings of over $1.4 billion. Isn’t that just crazy? What would you do with all that money? Personally, I’ve never had a huge lump sum in my life; my money has always accumulated slowly over time. Even though I’d like to think I wouldn’t go crazy, […]
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