FINANCIAL STRATEGIES: EMPOWERING MILLENNIALS TO MAKE SMART MONEY MOVES

### Improved Article According to many personal finance experts, millennials often grapple with making the best financial decisions. This uncertainty makes the process more complicated than it otherwise might be. ### Financial Choices for Millennials **Debt Repayment or Savings** When deciding between paying off debt or saving, the simplest approach is to establish an emergency […]

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THE FINANCIAL PITFALLS OF TRYING TO MATCH YOUR NEIGHBORS’ LIFESTYLE

Natalie from Everything Finance is here to talk about managing your finances in comparison to your neighbors’. At Everything Finance, you can find information on investing, insurance, shopping, blogging, and making money online. We’ve all been there: your neighbor pulls into their driveway with a brand new car, and you suddenly feel a pang of […]

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Charming Abode in Guatemala: Week 52 – The Return Home Edition

Hi there! I finally made my way back to Guatemala, just in time for my one-year anniversary. I had been away for over two months, and thankfully, the trip back was smoother than the outbound journey through Cancun. My route took me to Atlanta, where I had a 12-hour layover. I considered meeting up with […]

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Crafting a Compulsory Financial Safety Net

Good morning! Looking for something new and fun to listen to today? OG and Average Joe have just kicked off a new podcast called Stacking Benjamins. For their first episode, they’ve got Shannon from The Heavy Purse talking about how to raise financially smart kids. You can find it on iTunes. Now, let me share […]

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Four Common Pitfalls I Encountered as a Novice Investor

When I was a kid, I was lucky to have amazing parents who always discussed interesting topics, especially at dinner. Driving to school with my dad was always special because he would teach me about various subjects like the difference between Protestants and Puritans in Elizabethan times or how to calculate standard deviation. At the […]

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The Return of My Presence!

Hi friends! If you read my last Little House in Guatemala update, you’ll know that I’m back home. Actually, I’ve been home for a while but have been super busy with Airbnb guests. We hosted eight people in the first ten days we arrived, plus my boyfriend’s aunt. On top of that, the lake has […]

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INITIATE YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY BY ASSESSING YOUR CREDIT PROFILE

Keeping track of your credit report is a crucial financial habit, no matter what stage of life you’re in—from starting out to retirement. To make any solid financial plans, it’s essential to understand your current financial status. Regularly checking your credit report helps you see how well you’re sticking to your financial goals and how […]

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Joyous Yuletide Celebrations!

Hello everyone! I’m excited to let you know that I’m finally taking a holiday after four years. I’ll be heading to Belize for a few days of rest and relaxation with my boyfriend, his sister, and her boyfriend. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. See you next week! Best, Pauline

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Crafting a Financial Life Free of Worries

Good morning! Today we have a guest post from Matt Becker, a personal finance blogger at Mom and Dad Money. Matt is a proud husband and dad who enjoys sharing the lessons he’s learned with other young parents. I really don’t like it when I have to think about my money. Now, don’t get me […]

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