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High-Interest Savings Accounts: What They Are and Why You Need One

High-interest savings accounts let your money work for you. And thanks to online banks, they’re more…
The Power of Insourcing – Another Way to Pay Yourself First

When you hear the terms “insourcing” and “outsourcing”, you probably think of businesses, but it’s a…
Financial Resilience Isn’t Just About the Money You Have in the Bank

Just like preparing for a literal storm, you can prepare for a financial storm with a…
6 Tips for Starting Your Home-Buying Process

We knew basically nothing when we bought our house. So, here are my top six tips…
If You Want to Save More, Focus on Cutting These 3 Categories

Three categories have an outsized impact on your ability to save. Here are some ways to…
Your Savings Rate: Your Ticket to Financial Independence

Bumping up your personal savings rate by a few percentage points can shave years off of…
How to Calculate Your Net Worth

Knowing your financial picture can give you a sense of control and direction on how to…
Why “Moving the Sock” Is a Simple Yet Powerful Move

Moving the sock can set you up for future success and help you avoid tragedy.
Fellow White Folks and Personal Finance Nerds: We Need to Talk About the Racial Wealth Gap

Time to build wealth has been stolen from the Black community in this country over and…
Reader Question: Should You and Your Partner Join Your Finances?

When we talk about merging finances, it can seem like it’s an all-or-nothing type of question.…